80: Types of pollution

1) Look at the pictures and statements below. They show all the different types of pollution from factories, farming and people's homes. Match the statements to the correct pictures.

Rubbish thrown into the water
Pollution from household cleaning fluids poured down the sink
Farmers spray chemicals onto their crops to make them grow better. Some of the chemicals drain into the river.
Solid rubbish is often dumped into large holes in the ground. When this rubbish decays, harmful chemicals leak into the ground and into rivers.
Solid rubbish like newspapers and cigarettes dumped into rivers.
Oil pollution from factories
People put weed killer on their lawns. Some drains away into rivers
Pollution from cooking oil
Old medicines and pills
Pollution from paint

2) Make a list of all the effects that pollution might have on wildlife and the river itself.
Worksheets menuNext sheet