Question

which statements describe ways to reduce air, land, or water pollution? check all that apply.
□ carpool to work.
□ landscape with native plants.
□ use toxic household cleaning products.
□ reduce waste in landfills by recycling.
□ turn off lights when they are not in use.
□ have cars routinely maintained.
□ overwater lawns and gardens.

Explanation:

• Carpool to work: Reduces vehicle emissions (air pollution).
• Landscape with native plants: Requires less water/chemicals (water/land pollution reduction).
• Use toxic household cleaning products: Increases pollution (eliminated).
• Reduce waste in landfills by recycling: Reduces land pollution from waste.
• Turn off lights when not in use: Saves energy, reduces pollution from energy production (air/land, as power plants contribute).
• Have cars routinely maintained: Ensures efficient engines, less emissions (air pollution).
• Overwater lawns and gardens: Wastes water, can cause runoff pollution (eliminated).

Answer:

A. Carpool to work, B. Landscape with native plants, D. Reduce waste in landfills by recycling, E. Turn off lights when they are not in use, F. Have cars routinely maintained