Pollution/Conservation Flashcard

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What is one main source of air, water, and land pollution?

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Factories are a main source of pollution.

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What is a problem with landfills?

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Landfills take up space needed by animals.

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What is the introduction of harmful materials into an environment called?

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Pollution.

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Which of the following is NOT true for conservation?

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Boxing and bagging cereal as it is packaged is NOT true for conservation.

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What does it mean to use less natural resources, such as turning off the water?

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It means to reduce.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the protection and careful use of natural resources.

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What does recycling mean?

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Recycling means turning used materials into new products.

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What is an example of pollution?

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Throwing trash in a river is an example of pollution.

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What can we do to help reduce pollution?

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We can use less plastic and recycle more.

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What is litter?

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Litter is trash that is left in public places.