Pupils will interview community members about their awareness of local river pollutants. They will ask questions and make charts to evaluate awareness levels. The questions will cover concerns about pollution, activities to protect the environment, sources of water pollution, and effects of river pollution. The goal is to increase public awareness of how to protect rivers from pollution.

1. Pupils from every participating school will plan and write down interview questions for families, businesses and other community members to evaluate their level of awareness about what factor can pollute the rivers in their local areas. Publicawarenesscampaigns Questionnaireandcharts

3. 1)Which of the following problems worries you most? Changing of the climate Polluted waters Air – pollution Disasters caused by man Natural disasters The consequences of the use of chemical products The diminishing of natural resources Wide amount of rubbish accumulated The loss of biodiversity Pollution created by agricultural products The use of Genetically Modified Organisms Problems with traffic Noise pollution

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5. 2.According to you which of the following factors influences your quality of life? economic factors environmental situation social factors

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7. 3.In the last month what have you done to protect the environment? (max 2 answers) I have consumed less electricity I have used less polluting products such as plastic I have dividend my wastes I have limited the use of car or motorcycle I have taken public transort I have participated to initiatives in favour of the environment I have bought local products None of the previous Other (specify) ............................................ I do not know

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9. 4.Why do you think the concept of protecting the environment is being spread? To protect people’s health For ecoinomic reasons To guarantee a better future for the new generations For political reasons As a mode Other reasons (specify) .....................................................

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11. 5.Can you indicate which of the following economic activities has the worst effects on environment? Agriculture Industries Commercial activities Mining industries Transport Tourism Heating Other (specify)

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13. 6.Can you name any river in your local area? Yes No

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15. 7.Have you ever been interestedabout pollution level in rivers? Yes No

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17. 8.What sources of water pollution do you know? Yes (specify........) No

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19. 9.Are you willing to voluntarily take part to activities meant to reduce pollution in your area? Yes No

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21. 10.What are the harmful effects of river pollution? Dieseases (such as cancer, infections, etc..) The destruction of the fauna The destruction of the vegetation Other (specify)

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23. 11.Would you be ready to protest and fight against the people and companies who pllute rivers? Yes No

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25. 12.Imagine you are on a picnic near some water. What would you do before you leave? I would sweep up my trash and throw it when I find a suitable place. Pick my stuff and leave the trash! Most of the paople are doing it, why should I botter! Depends (I might clean) .......................................................... if it’s something else, why is that?

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27. 13.Have you ever participated in rivers and nature cleaning? Yes No

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29. 14. Do you think that children in school learn enough about ecology ? Yes No.

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31. 15.Do you think there should be a subject named ecology ? Yes No

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