Chemicals seep into the soil eventually leading into our water supply.
100
How many marine life die from pollution each year?
Over millions of marine life die either by pollution, or being tangled by nets.
100
What happens in a farm using chemicals to spray on crops?
Chemicals seep into the soil eventually leading into our water supply.
100
What are the main causes of pollution?
Garbage and chemicals.
100
What are some easy ways to help maintain a healthy environment? (Name 3)
Many simple steps such as throwing away trash, recycling, conserving water, not to overuse any given type of material, and much more.
200
Name one problem with washing cares with non-degradable chemicals?
The water goes down the sewage and enters our water supply.
200
How much money does it take to clean up an average size oil leakage in the sea?
BP spent over 12.5 billion dollars to clean up their mess.
200
How does logging affect the water?
Trees roots hold the ground together. When the trees are gone, the roots die and aren’t able to hold the soil in place.
200
What materials are going down our drains?
Many non-degradable items such as plastic, toys, or even personal belongings.
200
How could you save water if your toilet uses too much water?
Get a newer one that uses less water, like one with the dual flush.
300
What happens when one or more sewage treatment plants fail to meet the expectation?
The polluted water will harm animals/fishes down to many other cities.
300
From 1967 to 2010, how much oil was leaked into the sea?
Around 2253.8 million gallons of oil!
300
Which country gives off the most toxic fumes?
China, due to many factories producing items such as plastic.
300
What is the average human consumption of water each year?
Around Thirteen Thousand Litres
300
How can you save water when you’re getting ready in the morning?
Take shorter showers and turn off the water while brushing your teeth or washing your hands.
400
How will pollution affect us?
The food chain.
400
Name one major garbage materials that can cause great damage on wildlife?
Once entering the stomach of a animal, it is then stayed upon its body collecting more and more. Over One Hundred Thousand marine animals die from Plastic consumption, as it will take over One Thousand Years for plastic to break down.
400
What is one way to reduce industrial pollution?
Going greener such as recycling waste, or try to use electricity instead of natural gas.
400
How do cruise ship affect the water?
They dump all the waste on board into the ocean.
400
What is a non-harmful way that human impact water?
Water treatment. These places clean the water so that we can drink.
500
What was the example given to the class about the effects on Human Waste and our health?
People can get diseases such as hepatitis by eating seafood that has been poisoned by the pollutants such as Lead or Cadmium.
500
What are the main hazards pollution has on Marine Animals? (Name 3)
The pollutants from the smoke get into the air. Then when it rains it causes acid rain, which can get into water sources.
500
Name the process's from the reservoir/river to your tap.
This process involves processing the water from reservoirs/rivers, purifying the water, storing and transporting them through a network of pipes underground to your house.
500
What is a good way to know when your grass is watered enough?
Place a Frisbee on your lawn before you start and when it is filled with water you can turn off the sprinkler.