Vocab
Air Pollution meaning
Contamination in the atmosphere by pollutants from human and natural sources.
Scientists are finding that air pollution leads to the warming of the earth called ____________.
Global Warming
Acid rain has been bad in this U.S. state, whose capital is Columbus.
Ohio
Our population is getting bigger, and more people want cars. The more cars there are, the more polluted the air will become. Which statement is the BEST way to solve this problem? a) refuse to give out any more drivers’ licenses b) make cars that produce less air pollution c) refuse to sell any more cars to people
b) make cars that produce less air pollution
What type of pollution is smoke an example of?
Air Pollution
Particulate meaning
Tiny particles of solid that is suspended in air or water.
When altitude increases, what does temperature do ?
Decrease
Air pollution that hangs over cities and reduces visibility.
SMOG
Which of these would MOST LIKELY be a direct effect of dumping plastic bags in Georgia’s forests? a) The bags would break down dead plants b) The bags would provide fertilizer for plants c) Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
c) Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
What are the 4 kinds of pollution?
land pollution, water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution
Smog meaning
Forms when ground level ozone and vehicle exhaust react in the presence or sunlight
__________________ is harmful materials added to the air that can cause damage to living things and the environment.
AIR POLLUTION
What might happen to an animal in a polluted area?
They could get sick, have to move, or die.
What is a good way to protect our environment? a) carpool to school or work. b) throw trash out the window of your car c) leave the lights on in your house when you are not home
a) carpool to school or work.
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Acid Precipitation meaning
Rain, sleet, or snow that contains acids from air pollution
__________________ is harmful materials added to the air that can cause damage to living things and the environment.
Acid Rain
To reduce air pollution instead of riding in a car we can _____________.
ride a bike or walk instead.
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a) Water plants would grow larger b) Some fish and plants might die c) There will be more fish in the pond
b) Some fish and plants might die
Where does carbon monoxide come from? a) cars b) factories c) trees
CARS
Air quality meaning
Measuring how clean or polluted the air is
layer of gas that protects us from the Sun's rays that is being destroyed from air pollution
OZONE
When we throw something out the window of a car or leave unwanted items in an environment, we are ________.
Littering
What effect does acid rain have on our environment?
Kills trees Makes plants have holes in their leaves
Which choice is NOT a true statement about littering? a) Litter is a fire hazard. b) Litter is ummm bad. c) Litter makes the environment look better.
c) Litter makes the environment look better.