6.3 - Causes of Pollution
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What is one cause of pollution related to urban areas?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when more people live in a city.
Name a pollutant released by factories.
💡 Hint: This gas is harmful and is produced during combustion processes.
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What process leads to the increased pollution associated with urban areas?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when cities get larger.
True or False: Deforestation can contribute to soil erosion.
💡 Hint: Consider how trees help anchor soil.
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Evaluate how urbanization and industrialization can impact air quality. Consider both direct and indirect effects.
💡 Hint: Think about the consumption of resources and production of waste.
Propose a strategy to mitigate the pollution caused by improper waste disposal in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider ways to educate the public and improve waste management systems.
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