What is Pollution?
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What is Pollution?

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>So people and animals are not exposed to harmful things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to reduce pollution?

    <p>Give away things no longer used and recycle materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to choose art supplies and cleaners that are safe for the environment?

    <p>So they don't hurt our water supply, land, or air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do to reduce air pollution from cars?

    <p>Ask friends to ride with you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to packages from everyday things people use?

    <p>They end up in landfills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to look for places to recycle?

    <p>So we can save space in landfills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of pollution?

    <p>People and animals get sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about pollution and its effects on the environment. Discover how it affects land, air, and water, and how it harms people and animals.

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