Topic: Pollution

Topic: PollutionSub-topic: Water PollutionSubject: Social StudiesGrade: 8MTeacher: Ms.HudsonDate: November 27, 2014

NEXTCauses of water pollutionSurface Water Pollution - Dumping of garbage in rivers, lakes, oceans and seas by humansChemical Pollution -Insecticides being washed away into water bodiesShips letting out unwanted oil at sea. (petrol and disel)Chemical waste from factories in water bodies.Farmers washing out their farms and its water leading to water bodies. (Fertilizers and sewage)

BACKNEXTEffects of water pollutionContamination of drinking waterIncrease in water born diseases such as cholera, malaria caused by mosquitoes , ringworm caused by dirty waterHumans being infected with gastroenteritis, diarrhea and vomiting.

BACKNEXTWhat is pollution?Pollution is the contamination of air, soil, or water by the discharge of harmful substances.NEXTBACKEffects of water PollutionOil spills wiping away aquatic animalsSewage being washed away into water bodiesToxic chemicals killing fauna and flora animals.BACKNEXTMethods To prevent Water PollutionEducating the public about its harmful effects to human and the environmentEnvironmental lawsDo not dispose of household chemicals or cleaning agents down the sink or toilet.Reuse, recycle and reduce.

BACKNEXTQuestion 4How water pollution affect aquatic animals?A. Fish lose their lives, destruction of coral reefsB. Fish can still survive and reproduceC. The water becomes dirty and discolouredNEXTBACKIndividual workCreate a brochure or poster on what is pollution , two causes of water pollution and two methods that can be done to prevent your select causes of water pollution

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