Define pollution.
Pollution is when something is added to the environment that is harmful or poisonous to living things.
What are the four types of pollution?
Air, Noise, Water, and Soil/Land pollution
What is the SYNONYM of "poisonous"?
toxic
venom
healthy
Air pollution causes _______ rain.
ACID
HYDROXIDE
DIOXIDE
_______ happens when there is no rain, or too little.
FLOOD
DROUGHT
TORNADO
What three main substances pollute water?
nitrates from fertilizers, sewage, and detergents
sewage, inorganic waste and oil
coal, fossil fuels and household wastes
How many TONS of industrial waste are dumped into the oceans each year?
6.4 TONS
3.4 TONS
5.4 TONS
A majority of the waste dumped into the ocean is ________ .
ORGANIC WASTE
PLASTIC
PETROLEUM
Chemicals can contaminate BOTH groundwater and the surface water.
FALSE
TRUE.
DON'T KNOW. NEED MORE INFORMATION
all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment
eco-anxiety
ecoterrorist
ecosystem
Glass, aluminum cans, dust, and metal are some examples of _____ ______
pesticides
inorganic waste
fertilizers
The risk of lung cancer rises by ____ percent when you live in an area with high levels of air pollution.
30 percent
20 percent
40 percent
__________ is plants in general, especially the plants that are found in a particular area or environment
vegetables
vegetarian
vegetation
Over 40 percent of the global burden of disease falls on _______.
CHILDREN
ADULTS
OLD PEOPLE
How many children die each year from environmental factors?
More than 3 million children
More than 2 million children
More than 1 million children
a chemical substance in the form of a powder or a liquid for removing dirt from clothes, dishes, etc.
BLEACH CLEANER
DETERGENTS
WASHING POWDER
