4. Environmental Pollution and Waste Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is environmental pollution?

   Hint

   Think about air, water, and soil characteristics.

2. 2.

   Name one type of pollution.

   Hint

   Consider common sources in cities.

3. 3.

   What defines environmental pollution?

   • Changes that enhance ecosystems
   • Harmful changes to the environment
   • Less waste generation

   Hint

   Consider what pollution does to natural habitats.

4. 4.

   True or False: Water pollution only affects aquatic animals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the water cycle.

5. 5.

   Calculate the potential reduction in waste if a city implemented a comprehensive recycling program that encourages 50% of households to recycle.

   Hint

   Think about how household waste adds up in a city.

6. 6.

   Propose a solution for a coastal city facing significant water pollution from runoff.

   Hint

   Consider how natural barriers can help prior to water entering the sea.