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