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Questions and Answers
What is the main cause of pollution on land?
What is the main cause of pollution on land?
- Climate change
- Factories and industrial activities
- Natural disasters
- Packages from everyday things people use (correct)
Why is it important to remove pollution from water?
Why is it important to remove pollution from water?
- So plants can grow in it
- So animals can swim in it
- So humans can drink it (correct)
- So it looks clean
What happens when chemicals are dumped into the ocean?
What happens when chemicals are dumped into the ocean?
- The ocean becomes cleaner
- Sea creatures are hurt (correct)
- Sea creatures become healthy
- The ocean remains unchanged
Why is it important to put trash in a trash can?
Why is it important to put trash in a trash can?
What can be done to reduce pollution?
What can be done to reduce pollution?
Why is it important to choose art supplies and cleaners that are safe for the environment?
Why is it important to choose art supplies and cleaners that are safe for the environment?
What can you do to reduce air pollution from cars?
What can you do to reduce air pollution from cars?
What happens to packages from everyday things people use?
What happens to packages from everyday things people use?
Why is it important to look for places to recycle?
Why is it important to look for places to recycle?
What is a consequence of pollution?
What is a consequence of pollution?
Study Notes
What is Pollution?
- Pollution makes the earth dirty and unhealthy, affecting land, air, and water.
Effects of Pollution
- Pollution takes up space on land, making it unhealthy for animals and people.
- Air pollution comes from truck, car, and school bus exhaust, harming people and animals.
- Water pollution occurs with cleaners, paints, and chemicals, requiring removal before drinking.
- Dumping chemicals into the ocean hurts sea creatures and affects human beings.
- Loose garbage exposes people and animals to harmful objects and chemicals.
Consequences of Pollution
- Pollution can make people sick when they eat poisoned fish.
- Trash can take away from the natural beauty of the earth.
Reducing Pollution
- Giving away used items prevents them from ending up in landfills.
- Recycling or reusing materials like plastic, paper, glass, and others reduces waste.
- Always looking for recycling options before throwing something away helps reduce pollution.
- Using products with safe labels and avoiding harmful chemicals helps protect the environment.
- Carpooling reduces the number of cars on the road, decreasing air pollution.
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Description
Learn about pollution and its effects on the environment. Discover how it affects land, air, and water, and how it harms people and animals.
