What is pollution?

Pollution means making the environment dirty and unhealthy.

Which of the following is a type of pollution? A) Water B) Sound C) Air D) All of the above

D) All of the above

Riddle: I can harm your breathing and come from factories and vehicles. What am I?

Air pollution

True or False: Water pollution can occur from throwing garbage into rivers.

True

The main source of water for rivers, lakes, and ponds is ______.

Rain

What is one effect of noise pollution?

It can cause loss of hearing.

Fill in the blank: Cutting too many trees leads to ______ of forests.

Deforestation

Which of the following is a way to reduce air pollution? A) Use more plastic bags B) Plant more trees C) Increase vehicle use D) Burn more garbage

B) Plant more trees

Riddle: I am created when loud sounds disturb the peace, and I can lead to stress and headaches. What am I?

Noise pollution

True or False: The Chipko Movement aimed to promote tree cutting.

False. The Chipko Movement aimed to stop deforestation by hugging trees.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of making new things from waste.

Recycle

What is a major consequence of land pollution?

Eating food grown on polluted land can make us sick.

Which substance is primarily responsible for water pollution in lakes and rivers? A) Clean water B) Chemicals C) Fresh air D) Sunlight

B) Chemicals

Riddle: I am essential for life but can be polluted by waste and chemicals. What am I?

Water

True or False: Using CNG in vehicles reduces air pollution.

True