Water pollution happens when harmful things get into our rivers, lakes, and oceans. These harmful things, called pollutants, can be trash, chemicals, or even too much fertilizer from farms. When the water is polluted, it can hurt plants, animals, and even make people sick. Keeping our water clean is important for everyone!
This worksheet will help you learn about water pollution and how you can help protect our water!
Match the word to its definition:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pollution | A. Anything that makes the water dirty and unsafe. |
| Pollutant | B. The process of making something dirty or harmful. |
| Contamination | C. To make something impure or unsuitable by adding something harmful or unwanted. |
| Runoff | D. Water that flows over the ground surface and carries pollutants into bodies of water. |
| Ecosystem | E. A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) interacting with each other and their physical environment. |
Use the words below to fill in the blanks.
Words: Clean, Animals, Pollution, Water, Trash
________ is when our ________ gets dirty. This can hurt ________ and plants. We need to keep our ________ ________ by not throwing ________ in it.
Imagine you see someone throwing trash into a river. What would you do? How would you explain to them why it's harmful to the environment?
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