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SC 5th Grade Science 5-3.6 - Pollution and Conservation

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Do humans have a negative affect on Earth's environment?
Yes, many things that humans do related to industry and consumerism contribute to negative affects on the environment, such as pollution
What are natural resources?
materials that people can take or use from Earth
What are some examples of natural resources?
air, water, trees, rocks & minerals, soil, coal, oil
What does the word " conservation" mean in relation to humans and the environment?
"conserve" means to save, so "conservation" means to save resources, or use them wisely
Can humans do things to reduce the negative impact they have on the environment?
Yes, humans can make conservation efforts, doing things such as reducing their amount of consumption, reusing materials in other ways rather than throwing them away, and recycling materials that can be broken down and used to create new products
Explain what it means to "reduce" in relation to conservation
to use less of something
Explain what it means to "reuse" in relation to conservation
to use something over again
Explain what it means to "recycle" in relation to conservation
to make something new from an old product
How does planting trees, bushes, and grass help improve air and soil quality?
Trees, bushes, grass, and all types of producers create oxygen for our air. The roots of these plants hold soil together which prevents erosion, and the plants provide nutrients for the soil, too
What does the word "pollution" mean?
pollution is anything that harms the natural environment
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