15 Questions
What is pollution?
The introduction of harmful substances into the environment
Where can contaminants be found in the environment?
In water, air, or land
What are some sources of water contamination in Canada?
Primarily from municipal discharge and industry
How much inadequately treated wastewater is dumped in Canada annually?
Over 150 billion liters
What was a recent example of water pollution in Canada mentioned in the text?
200,000 liters of tar sand crude oil spilled in 2016
How did the oil spill in Canada affect the local population?
It caused devastation to wildlife and contaminated drinking water
Why are people on the North American continent affected by pollution?
Since they depend on water, air, and land for survival
What is one example of industry polluting Canada's water resources mentioned in the text?
A smelting plant in Ontario
How does Canada try to prevent pollution in the first place according to the text?
By regulating substances used in industries and designing products with limited environmental impact
What are some human-based sources of air pollution mentioned in the text?
Automobiles and power plants
How did the U.S. try to manage air pollution according to the text?
By promoting the development of cleaner alternative energy sources like wind and solar
What is mentioned as a source of land pollution in Mexico?
Construction and demolition waste
What was Mexico's approach to controlling land pollution mentioned in the text?
Closing dangerous industries or land pollution sites and turning them into environmentally friendly alternatives
'How can countries help control land pollution from sites like landfills?' According to the text, what is one strategy they can use?
Implement policies to close dangerous industries or sites and convert them into environmentally friendly alternatives
'What did Mexico aim to achieve by closing one of the world's largest landfills in 2011?' According to the text, what was their goal?
To replace it with a recycling plant to minimize waste and produce energy from methane
Learn about the harmful effects of pollution on nature and human health, as well as how it impacts water, air, and land. Explore examples of pollution in North America and the ways it affects our daily lives.
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