Pollution and Conservation (S3L2) 2025

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What will the plastic bag most likely do to the sea turtle when it eats it, thinking it's a jellyfish?

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It will get stuck in its throat.

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A power plant leaks poisonous chemicals into the water in a habitat. What is the most likely effect on the habitat's animal population?

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The population will become smaller because there will be less clean drinking water.

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An oil tanker spills a lot of oil in the ocean near Savannah. Many fish are covered in oil. The pelicans in the area become sick from eating the fish. Which question can be answered with this information?

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How does water pollution affect pelicans?

Front

What question could Emily use as the title of her notes?

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What are the sources of water pollution?

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A power plant is built near a water source in a habitat. A scientist wonders if the power plant is leaking bad chemicals into the habitat. Which question would best help the scientist to know?

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Are there fewer plants and animals in the habitat? Fewer plants and animals would indicate that bad chemicals have entered the habitat and affected food sources and clean water availability.

Front

Which question will the farmer need to think about regarding the algae bloom in the pond?

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How will underwater plants in the pond get enough sunlight?

Front

Which type of breakfast cereal would help conserve the most resources?

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cereal that is packaged in a bag without a box

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Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources wants to protect its plants and animals by setting aside some coastal land to stay in its natural state. This is an example of...

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conservation.

Front

What part of Lee's morning is NOT helping to conserve natural resources?

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leaving the water on while brushing his teeth

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Classify the action: riding a bicycle instead of driving a car. Options: reusing, recycling, reducing.

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reducing