12 Questions
What is pollution?
The introduction of harmful materials into the environment
Which of the following is an example of a natural pollutant?
Volcanic ash
How do cars contribute to pollution?
By releasing pollutants from their exhaust pipes
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch an example of?
A huge collection of microscopic plastic particles in the ocean
Why are all forms of life threatened when air and water resources are polluted?
Because living things depend on clean air and water for survival
How does pollution spread to remote areas where no people live?
Through ocean currents and migrating fish
What is the primary effect of air pollution from factories and power plants mentioned in the text?
It reduces visibility and obscures scenic views.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major type of pollution in the text?
Noise pollution
What was the cause of the deadly gas leak in Bhopal, India in 1984?
An accident at a pesticide plant
What phenomenon made volcanic ash from the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa visible around the world?
The jet stream
What caused the toxic cloud that killed organisms near Lake Nyos, Cameroon in 1986?
Volcanic gases ejected into the lake
What killed most of the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE?
Volcanic gases
Learn about pollution, the introduction of harmful materials into the environment, whether natural or caused by human activity. Discover how pollutants damage air, water, and land quality, and how various human activities contribute to pollution.
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