Protecting Our Blue Planet: Water Pollution and Its Impact

The Earth, personified, shares a dream about severe water pollution and its consequences. It highlights the importance of water for life and describes various pollution sources, such as rubbish, chemicals, and oil spills. The video emphasizes the need for collective action to prevent pollution and protect aquatic life, offering practical solutions and stressing the responsibility of individuals to maintain clean water.

What was the Earth's dream about?

• A future with abundant resources

• A planet with more land than water

• Increased water pollution leading to the disappearance of aquatic life

• A world with no pollution

Why is Earth also called the Blue Planet?

• Because of its blue skies

• Because it has a lot of forests

• Due to its blue mountains

• Due to its large water bodies

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• Three quarters

• One quarter

• Half

• Two thirds

What are some common pollutants mentioned that people throw into water bodies?

• Rubbish bags, bottles, and furniture

• Sand and soil

• Leaves and branches

• Food waste

How do factories contribute to water pollution?

• By using too much water

• By releasing chemical wastes into water bodies

• By building near rivers

• By employing too many people

What is one of the major enemies of surface water mentioned in the video?

• Deforestation

• Plastic waste

• Petroleum

• Overfishing

What is a suggested way to help reduce water pollution?

• Ignoring the problem

• Using more plastic bags

• Collecting trash during outings

• Throwing trash into the sea

What should not be poured into drains to prevent water contamination?

• Oils and paints

• Juice and milk

• Soap and shampoo

• Clean water

What is the responsibility of individuals regarding water care?

• To ignore water issues

• To take care of water and, in turn, the planet

• To use as much water as possible

• To leave the problem to future generations

What can children do to help the Earth?

• Make a world of difference by adopting good habits

• Nothing, it's an adult's job

• Complain about pollution

• Wait for others to take action