Question

Match the potential sources of pollution with types of pollution they cause .

Answer 1

water pollution -an oil spill deep in the ocean

air pollution-spraying aerosols

water and land pollution -soil erosion near a clean water source

air, water, and land pollution -a landfill leaking above and below ground

Answer 2

Pollution occurs when impurities enter the land, water or air. An oil spill deep in the ocean will to water pollution only. Spraying aerosols will lead to air pollution only. Water and land pollution will occur when there is a landfill leaking above and below the ground. Soil erosion near a clean water source will cause air, land and water pollution.