Water Pollutions

Polluters

100

What are the top 3 countries that causes the most pollutions?

China, USA, India

300

This industry is a large contributor to oil spills, wastewater, and dirty runoffs from drilling sites.

Petroleum/oil/gas industry

Sources

100

Floating structures that pollute water through waste discharge or fuel leaks

Boats/Cruise/ships

300

What causes the most water pollution due to pesticides, fertilizers, and biological waste?

Agriculture

Effects

100

A natural under water barrier that is dying due to the water temperature rising and improper disposal of waste.

Coral Reef

300

Plastic that break down to tiny pieces which is consumed by animals and enter the food chain

Microplastics

Recycling

100

What are 3 common recyclable materials?

Paper, plastic, and aluminum

Other acceptable materials: Glass, Steel/Tin can, cardboard 

300

What is turning food and other biological waste into useable nutrient-rich soil. 

Composting

Laws & Regulations

100

Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 protected what?

Safe public drinking water

300

What is a Pollution Permit?

Special paper that allows factories to put waste into the water. A law that can be enforced to ensure cleaner water.