Pollution

Air Pollution

100

What is a cause for air pollution?

• This occurs when the air we breathe gets dirty.
• Cars, factories, and some chemicals release things called pollutants into the air.

300

Define air pollution

Answers may vary (Pollution in the air)

500

How many deaths are caused by air pollution (Yearly) 

≈7 million 

Water Pollution

100

When does water pollution happen?

Water pollution happens when harmful substances, like trash or chemicals, get into rivers, lakes, or oceans.

300

What is most affected by water pollution?

It can make the water unsafe for animals and plants, and sometimes even for people who use the water. 

It can also directly harm fish and other aquatic organisms, causing problems such as gill damage, and even death. 

500

What is water pollution?

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, with a negative impact on their uses. It is usually a result of human activities.

Land Pollution

100

What are some of the things that are classified as land pollution?

• This can include things like plastic, paper, or other waste that doesn't break down easily.
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300

Define land pollution

Answers way vary (pollution on the land)

• When the land is filled with garbage, it's called land pollution.

500

What are some impacts of land pollution on people and animals?

It can harm soil, and even make the air unsafe. 

Pollution can make animals, plants, and people sick.

Randomized (x2)

100

What are some ways you can help stop pollution?

We can reduce pollution by using less plastic and throwing away less trash. 

Instead of traveling by car all the time because it releases a ton of gas, use a bike or even walk.

We should be planting more trees

300

What is pollution?

Pollution is any substance that is harming the environment.

500

What role do trees play against pollution

Trees help clean the air.