Pollution

5. Dangerous chemicals or materials that can harm people, animals, and the environment.
8. Contaminants like smoke or chemicals that make the air unhealthy to breathe.
10. Using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the environment or deplete them for the future.
11. A community of living things, like plants and animals, and their environment.
12. The process of converting waste materials, like paper or plastic, into reusable materials.
14. Trash that is improperly disposed of, often found on streets, parks, or beaches.

1. Harmful substances or waste that contaminate air, water, or land.
2. Natural resources like coal, oil, and gas that release pollution when burned for energy.
3. The protection and careful use of natural resources to prevent pollution and damage.
4. Gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere.
6. Rain that contains harmful chemicals from air pollution, which can damage plants and water.
7. Materials that can break down naturally without harming the environment.
9. Harmful substances, like chemicals or trash, that dirty lakes, rivers, and oceans.
10. A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often seen in cities.
13. Waste or chemicals that damage the soil or land, making it unsafe.