Earth Day and Types of Pollution — Reading Comprehension
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Earth Day is coming! Get ready to learn about pollution and test your knowledge. Click for a free reading passage and quiz. #EarthDay2025 #GoGreen #EnvironmentalFacts #LearnAboutPollution #WorkyBooks Students can participate in an Earth Day Quiz for Kids featuring thought-provoking and fun questions related to the passage. The Earth Day Quiz with Answers allows learners to check their responses instantly, making it a great tool for both classroom use and independent learning. This activity not only improves reading comprehension but also encourages kids to think about how they can contribute to a cleaner, healthier Earth.
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage people to take action to protect our planet. One of the biggest environmental problems facing the Earth today is pollution.
Pollution occurs when something harmful is introduced into the environment, making it dirty or unsafe. Different types of pollution affect different parts of the Earth. Air pollution, for example, is caused by car exhaust, factory smoke, and burning fossil fuels. This type of pollution can make the air dirty and hard to breathe and contribute to health problems like asthma and allergies.
Water pollution happens when chemicals, trash, and other harmful substances end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. This can make the water unsafe for animals to live in and for people to drink or swim in. Some common causes of water pollution include oil spills, fertilizer runoff from farms, and plastic waste that ends up in the ocean.
Land pollution is another type of pollution that affects the Earth’s soil and land surfaces. This can happen when people litter, when factories dump waste on the ground, or when harmful chemicals are used in farming. Land pollution can make it hard for plants to grow and for animals to find food and shelter.
The good news is that there are things we can all do to help reduce pollution and protect the Earth. We can start by making small changes in our daily lives, like using reusable bags instead of plastic ones, walking or biking instead of driving, and properly disposing of our waste. By working together and taking action, we can help make the Earth a cleaner, healthier place for everyone!
What is pollution?
Something harmful introduced into the environmentSomething that makes the environment clean and safeSomething that helps plants and animals growSomething that makes the Earth more beautiful
Which of the following is an example of air pollution?
Planting treesRecycling plastic bottlesCar exhaust and factory smokeSwimming in the ocean
How can water pollution affect animals and people?
It can make the water cleaner and saferIt can make the water unsafe to drink or swim inIt can help fish and other marine animals grow biggerIt can make the water taste better
What can individuals do to help reduce pollution?
Litter and throw trash on the groundUse plastic bags instead of reusable onesDrive cars instead of walking or bikingProperly dispose of waste and use reusable items
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