Gizmos: Water Pollution Lab 2020 | Water Pollution Lab Gizmos 2020 - Graded A+

Gizmos: Water Pollution Lab 2020 | Water Pollution Lab Gizmos 2020 - Graded A+ Student Exploration: Water Pollution Vocabulary: bacterial pollution, nutrient pollution, sediment pollution, toxic pollution, water pollution Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) 1. Water pollution is the addition of harmful substances to water. Some of these substances are found at home. What household chemicals might be harmful if not disposed of properly? Toxic pollutants include radioactive waste pesticide mercury lead gasoline oil paint and battery acid. 2. What are some other causes of water pollution? Trash, sedimentary, bacteria, Waste, Oil. Gizmo Warm-up The Water Pollution Gizmo™ will teach you about some of the main kinds of water pollution. On the TYPE tab, under Types of pollution, check that Toxic is selected. Read the paragraphs on the right and bottom of the Gizmo. 1. What is toxic pollution? Toxic pollutants ate chemicals that can cause disease death or birth defects when ingested or absorbed by organisms 2. What are some examples of toxic pollutants listed in the Gizmo? Radioactive waste pesticides mercury lead gasoline oil paint and battery acid Can you think of other examples of toxic substances, not listed in the Gizmo? Herbicides, or fertilizers; acid rain; and high-temperature water discharged from power plants.