Learn about the effects of pollution and the possibilities for diverse environmental solutions with these flash cards
There are 22 flash cards in this set (4 pages to print.)
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1. Print out the cards.
2. Cut along the dashed lines.
3. Fold along the solid lines.
Sample flash cards in this set:
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Pollutant | Anything that causes pollution |
| Pollution | Unwanted change in the environment caused by substances (wastes, radiation) |
| Forms of Pollution | Garbage, chemicals, radiation, gases, noise) |
| Hazardous Waste | Waste that can catch fire, corrode, explode, or make people sick |
| Radioactive waste | Waste from a nuclear power plant what gives off radiation |
| Renewable Resources | A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate it is consumed (wind, solar) |
| Nonrenewable Resources | A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate it is used (minerals, fossil fuels (coal) |
| Exotic Species | An organism that makes a home for itself in a new place outside of its native home |
| Overpopulation | The presence of too many individuals in an area for the available resources |
| Habitat | Where an organism lives |
| Biodiversity | A habitat's own number of variety of organism |
| Deforestation | Clear cutting of a forest for use to make products |
| Point-source Pollution | Pollution that comes from one source (oil spills) |
| Nonpoint-source Pollution | Pollution that comes from many sources and runs into the rivers, lakes and ocean |
| Conservation | Preservation and use of natural resources (Ride a bike to save fuel) |
| 3 R's to conserve | Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle |
| Biodegradable | Something that can be broken down by living organisms, such as bacteria |
| Recycle | The process of recovering valuable or useful materials from waste or scrap |
| Resource Recovery | Using waste to create energy (Burning garbage to make electricity) |
| Endangered Species Act | A law that forbids a species that is close to extinction. This helps keep the biodiversity in check |
| Environmental Protection Act (EPA) | A government agency that helps protect the environment |
| Environmental Strategies | Reduce Pollution, Reduce Pesticide Use, Protect Habitats, Learn about Local Issues, Develop Alternative Energy Sources |
