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Pollution

Pollution. By: Alison Gonzalez. Definition of Pollution. Pollution - the introduction of waste into an environment that causes disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem. Air Pollution:. Air Pollution - the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere Tobacco Smoke

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Pollution

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  1. Pollution By: Alison Gonzalez

  2. Definition of Pollution • Pollution - the introduction of waste into an environment that causes disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem.

  3. Air Pollution: • Air Pollution - the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere • Tobacco Smoke • Exhaust from Vehicles • Burning Coal • Acid rain

  4. Water Pollution • Water pollution - the release of waste products and contaminants into surface runoff into river drainage systems, leaching into groundwater, liquid spills, waste water discharges, and littering. • Thermal Pollution - a temperature change in natural water bodies caused by industrial factories (This can also leave lead, acids, or other dangerous chemicals in our water)

  5. Water Pollution Cont. • Mining and Agricultural Wastes- Gold and coal mines are often responsible for acid water. Pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides wash into rivers and water bodies. • Sewage Disposal and Domestic Wastes-Sewage from cities and farm are often allowed to pollute rivers and dams.

  6. Land Pollution • Littering- trash that is thrown on the ground instead of put in a trash can • Soil Contamination-chemicals released by a spill or underground pipes. Also by chemicals in weed killers and poisons which kill insects and other pests.

  7. Other Types of Pollution • Light Pollution - light trespass, over-illumination and astronomical interference. • Noise Pollution - roadway noise, aircraft noise, and industrial noise. • Visual Pollution - the presence of overhead power lines, motorway billboards, scarred landforms (as from strip mining), open storage of trash or municipal solid waste.

  8. References • Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollution And http://www.bcb.uwc.ac.za/Sci_Ed/grade10/ecology/conservation/poll.htm#air • Images provided by http://www.google.com/img

  9. Helpful Web-Sites About Pollution • http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/doingyourbit.html • http://tiki.oneworld.net/pollution/pollution_home.html • http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/colauntie2.htm • http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_kids/lucy/11.htm • http://www.epa.gov/kids/ • http://www.epa.state.il.us/kids/fun-stuff/quiz/land-quiz.html • www.solcomhouse.com/airpollution.htm • http://www.bcb.uwc.ac.za/Sci_Ed/grade10/ecology/conservation/poll.htm

  10. Plan For the Week • Day One-Define Pollution Introduce different types of Pollution, Student Groups will be assigned • Day Two-Air Pollution/Acid Rain- penny activity • Day Three-Water Pollution- oil activity with water • Day Four-Littering/Recycling construct paper, or do activity with lunch milk cartons • Day Five- Presentation of Group projects, review/assessment

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