Pollution In Cities
Key Notes:

- What is Pollution: Pollution means when the air, water, or land becomes dirty and harmful because of things people do.
- Types of Pollution: There are different types of pollution:
- Air Pollution: When the air we breathe gets dirty, it can make us sick.
- Water Pollution: When rivers and lakes get dirty, the water animals and plants can’t live there.
- Land Pollution: When the ground gets dirty, it’s hard for plants to grow, and it can be harmful to animals.
- Causes of Pollution: Pollution happens because of things like:
- Cars and trucks that release dirty air.
- Factories that make things and release smoke and chemicals.
- People throwing trash on the ground instead of in the garbage.
- Effects of Pollution: Pollution can be bad for people, animals, and the environment.
- It can make people sick and cause breathing problems.
- It can harm animals and plants in the city.
- It can make our cities look dirty and not beautiful.
- Ways to Reduce Pollution: We can help reduce pollution by:
- Using public transport, walking, or biking instead of driving a car.
- Recycling and putting trash in the right place.
- Planting trees and flowers to make the city cleaner and prettier.
- Taking Care of Our City: We can all help keep our city clean and reduce pollution. It’s important to remember that we share the city with others, and we need to take care of it.
- Government and Laws: The government also makes rules and laws to help reduce pollution, like limiting how much factories can pollute and encouraging people to recycle.
- Green Spaces: Having parks and green areas in the city can help reduce pollution and make the city a better place to live.
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