Pollution and Conservation

Types of Pollution

100

This pollution happens when loud sounds like car horns or loud music disturb people.

Noise Pollution

200

Oil leaking from a car that washes into a storm drain can cause this type of pollution.

Water Pollution

300

Trash thrown on the ground is this type of pollution.

Land Pollution

400

Smoke and exhaust from cars cause this type of pollution.

Air Pollution

500

Name two examples of water pollution.

Examples: oil, fertilizer, chemicals or trash in the water

R, R & R

100

Using less of something to conserve resources is called this.

Reduce

200

Using something again instead of throwing it away is called this.

Reuse

300

Melting something down and making a new product is called this.

Recycle

400

Turning off lights when you leave a room is a way to conserve this.

Energy

500

Name one thing you could recycle at home.

paper, plastic bottles, cans, cardboard

Real Life Pollution

100

Give an example of land pollution.

Littering

200

Give an example of air pollution.

Factories releasing smoke into the air, vehicle exhaust, burning nonorganic material

300

Give an example of water pollution.

Fertilizer washing into a river during a rainstorm, oil spills, factories dumping chemical waste into a river or ocean.

400

Give an example of air pollution.

horns, loud music, loud factory engines

500

Name one thing people can do to reduce pollution.

Recycle, pick up litter, use less plastic etc...

Conservation

100

Conservation means taking care of and protecting these things.

Natural Resources

200

This is the phrase that reminds us how to manage waste.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

300

Walking or biking instead of driving helps reduce this pollution.

Air Pollution

400

Turning off water while brushing your teeth helps conserve this natural resource.

Water

500

Planting trees helps clean our _____.

Air

Challenge

100

What causes the most air pollution? Transportation (cars, buses, trucks) or factories?

Transportation (cars, buses, trucks)

200

True or False: Carpooling is a great way to reduce air, water and noise pollution.

True

300

If someone throws a plastic milk jug into Lake Oconee, what could happen?

Pollute the water, trap an animal, an animal might try to eat it etc...

400

Imagine a forest that has caught on fire, humans often have a negative impact on plant and animal habitats. What solutions could have been used to protect the plants and animals in the forest.

Teach people the importance of fire safety and protecting plants and animals.

500

Name one positive and one negative impact technology (like windmills) has had on our environment.

Positive: saves money, conserves energy, does not pollute the environment, many people can benefit from them.

Negative: cost to build, habitat destruction, birds could fly into them, loss of trees