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"?
venom
toxic
healthy
Air pollution causes _______ rain.
DIOXIDE
HYDROXIDE
ACID
_______ happens when there is no rain, or too little.
FLOOD
DROUGHT
TORNADO
What three main substances pollute water?
nitrates from fertilizers, sewage, and detergents
coal, fossil fuels and household wastes
sewage, inorganic waste and oil
How many TONS of industrial waste are dumped into the oceans each year?
3.4 TONS
6.4 TONS
5.4 TONS
A majority of the waste dumped into the ocean is ________ .
PLASTIC
PETROLEUM
ORGANIC WASTE
Chemicals can contaminate BOTH groundwater and the surface water.
DON'T KNOW. NEED MORE INFORMATION
FALSE
TRUE.
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
fertilizers
inorganic waste
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
vegetation
vegetables
vegetarian
Over 40 percent of the global burden of disease falls on _______.
OLD PEOPLE
CHILDREN
ADULTS
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
WASHING POWDER
DETERGENTS
