Let’s go through each picture one by one to see which ones show causes of air pollution.
Air pollution happens when bad things get into the air — like smoke, fumes, or burning stuff that makes the air dirty and hard to breathe.
1.
Top left: Two kids planting a tree and watering it.
→ This is GOOD for the air! Trees help clean the air. So this is NOT a cause of air pollution.
2.
Top right: Forest on fire.
→ Fire makes lots of smoke and bad gases go into the air. YES, this causes air pollution.
3.
Middle left: Cars and trucks with black smoke coming out.
→ That black smoke is from engines burning fuel. It pollutes the air. YES, this causes air pollution.
4.
Middle right: Factories with tall chimneys puffing gray smoke.
→ Factories often burn coal or oil and release smoke and chemicals. YES, this causes air pollution.
5.
Bottom left: Trash burning in a pile (plastic bags, boxes, bottles).
→ Burning trash releases toxic smoke and smells. YES, this causes air pollution.
6.
Bottom right: Kid riding a bike.
→ Biking doesn’t make any smoke or pollution. In fact, it’s good because you’re not using a car. NO, this does NOT cause air pollution.
So, the boxes that show causes of air pollution are:
- Top right (forest fire)
- Middle left (cars/trucks with smoke)
- Middle right (factories with smoke)
- Bottom left (burning trash)
Final Answer:
Select these four boxes:
✔ Top right — forest fire
✔ Middle left — cars/trucks with black smoke
✔ Middle right — factories with smokestacks
✔ Bottom left — burning trash
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of air pollution worksheet.
