WATER POLLUTION

WATER POLLUTION

why is it harmful?

• some water pollutants poison fish and other wild life
• can be harmful to people who swim or drink water

what affect does it have on organisms?

• when an organism consumes polluted water, there is a chance for the animal to get sick or die
• animals in the ocean can be affected easily because they take in the water all the time

who or what does it affect most

• wildlife- they do not have a way to purify the unclean water

AIR POLLUTION

AIR POLLUTION

WHY IS IT HARMFUL?

• it can affect our lungs if we breathe in air pollution
• can create acidic compounds which can cause harm to vegetation and buildings

what affects is it having on organisms

• can be in the form of particulate matter which can be very harmful to our health
• short term effects- irritation to the eyes, nose and throat
• long term effects- lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain

who or what does it affect most

• any animal, especially the animals that live near water sources
• all humans, because we need to drink water to live

LAND POLLUTION

LAND POLLUTION

why is it harmful

• can get caught on animals and cause injuries

What affects is it having on organisms

• causing organisms to not be able to live in there homes

Who or what does it affect most

• animals- it causes injuries and invades the organisms home

We found that after researching, that water pollution is the most harmful or destructive. Water pollution is a major problem around the world, because it can happen easily to an environment

SOLUTIONS

• water filters
• do not trash water ways(law)
• use tap, do not let water run
• do not throw medicine down the drain

OUR POLLUTION VIDEO

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