Environmental Science Revision on Pollution Of The Environment for kids 4 through 12

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Environmental Science Revision on Pollution Of The Environment for kids 4 through 12
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POLLUTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

  1. When gases, smoke and chemicals are introduced into the environment in large doses that makes it harmful for humans, animals and plants it is known as ___________ pollution.
  2. There are three main types of pollution namely ___, ___ and ____ air pollution, water pollution, and land or soil pollution.
  3. The addition of toxic or poisonous substances into water which destroys the quality of water, making it unfit for drinking is termed  _____________ Water pollution
  4. Some water pollutants include _____________ excess organic matter, petroleum products, agricultural chemicals, household waste, sewage.
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DANGERS OF WATER POLLUTION ARE ____

  • Water animals such as fish may die.
  • Many water borne diseases are transmitted.
  • Polluted water becomes dirty and unfit for drinking.
  • Contaminated water can harbor bacteria, such as those responsible for diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A, and polio.
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  1. PREVENTION OF WATER POLLUTION.
  • Sewage should be properly treated before disposal.
  • Avoid using poisonous chemicals on crops especially during the rainy season.
  • Chemicals from industries should be treated before disposing in water.
  • Avoid throwing household waste into water.
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  1. SOIL POLLUTION
  • This is the release of toxic poisonous substances to the soil which make it harmful to man and its environment. 
  • Some soil pollutants include: household waste such as plastic that do not decompose easily,
  • Industrial products like fertilizers that do not decompose cause soil pollution,
  • Engine oil from vehicles.
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  1. DANGERS OF SOIL POLLUTION
  • Heaps of dirt may serve as breeding grounds for dangerous animals.
  • Oils split on to the soil may destroy soil organisms.
  • Urine passed out carelessly on the soil contains acids which destroy__________ organisms.
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  1. PREVENTION OF SOIL POLLUTION
  • Pits should be dug far from houses where household waste can be dumped.
  • Dust bins with covers should be kept around houses, classroom, offices.etc
  • Avoid________________ urinating or defecating carelessly on the ground.
  • Contaminated soil should be treated before growing crops.
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AIR POLLUTION

  1. Air pollution   is the addition of poisonous gases into the _________ atmosphere.  
  2. Some air pollutants include __________________________
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  1. Some dangers of air pollution are _______
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  1. Some ways of Preventing Air Pollution are _____________
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