Topic 7 Pollution

Pollution _________________________.

• is harmful materials put into the environment
• found in air, water, and land
• effects plants, animals, and people
• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Smog is an example of ______________ pollution.

• land
• water
• air
• noise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

To reduce pollution in the environment, people should ______________ materials.

• recycle
• pollute
• throw away
• clean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following does NOT cause water pollution?

• oil spills
• garbage
• fertilizers from farms
• smoke

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How can trash effect wildlife?

• Wildlife animals cannot hunt prey because of the smell of garbage.
• Trash makes it hard for wildlife to camouflage.
• Wildlife could eat trash that they think is food.
• Wildlife animals are afraid of trash.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

__________________ is using materials wisely to protect them.

• Pollution
• Conservation
• Recycling
• Smog

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of the following items could you recycle?

• An old newspaper
• A plastic soda bottle that is empty
• An empty cereal box
• All of the above

What is one thing humans can do to positively impact the environment?

• They can throw their trash away anywhere. 
• They can recycle items if possible.
• They can empty their drinks into rivers and other water sources.
• They can work in factories that produce a lot of smoke.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is a landfill?

• A place for people to recycle
• A place where people's trash is taken
• A place where oil spills begin
• A type of factory

How do landfills effect the environment?

• Landfills cause fish to be poisoned and die.
• Landfills support plant growth and healthy soil.
• Landfills cause smog in the air.
• Landfills cause chemicals from trash to absorb into the soil and harm plants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3