Pollution and Conservation Test Review

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is the leaking or spilling of chemicals or raw sewage into a body of water.

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What is an example of reusing?

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Donating an old baseball glove to a Children's Home is an example of reusing.

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What do the 3 arrows in the recycling symbol represent?

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The 3 arrows represent the 3 R's: reduce, reuse, recycle.

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What is land pollution?

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Land pollution is the illegal dumping or littering of waste on land.

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What should be done with old tires instead of throwing them away?

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Old tires can be used as mulch for playgrounds.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the careful use of resources to prevent waste and protect the environment.

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What does recycling mean?

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Recycling means processing used materials to make new products.

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What is an example of air pollution?

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Smoke from factories or cars is an example of air pollution.

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What does it mean to reduce waste?

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To reduce waste means to use less and create less garbage.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is someone who uses goods and services.