Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment like water. The document discusses various forms of pollution like pesticides, littering, oil spills, and sediment that can damage water sources and harm organisms. It emphasizes the need for people to be more mindful of how their actions, such as littering and improper disposal of waste, can negatively impact water quality and outlines some ways individuals can help address pollution issues.

1. By: Amy Douglas
Mr. LeCount
Emerging Technologies hour.7
31 October, 2011

2. Definition and Thesis
 Pollution is the presence or introduction of a
substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous
effects.
 People need to be more aware of how their actions
affect oceans, lakes, and rivers, so that we have clean
drinking water.

3. Taking care of water.
 We need to take care of what water we have

4. Infographic 1

5. Surviving on water.
 Living organisms need water to survive.

6. Pesticides
 Pesticides used on crops can pollute water too.

7. Littering
 Some animals may mistake trash as food

8. Infographic 2

9. Fishing
 Fish hooks left behind by fishermen can harm us as
well as animals.

10. Oil spills
 Oil spills can cause long term damage to beaches,
ocean water, and animals.

11. Infographic 3

12. Silt and Sediment
 Silt and sediment wash into the ocean constantly.

13. Ways to help
 Pollution is everywhere, here are some ways you can
help….