Ways to Reduce Air Pollution

Correct Responses

• Mentions a specific mode of alternative transportation such as using public transportation, carpooling, walking, riding bicycles, etc. (instead of driving own car).
  • Examples:
    • They could take a bus so there is not extra car pollution.
    • Walk not drive.
• Mentions a technological advance in automobiles that would reduce exhaust.
  • Examples:
    • Put better smog control on cars.
    • Use electric cars and buses.
    • Use cars that get better mileage.
    • Switch to unleaded gasoline.
• Mentions a way of reducing industrial pollution.
  • Examples:
    • Put filters on factories.
    • Don’t have so many factories.
• Mentions planting trees or not cutting down trees.
  • Examples:
    • Plant trees.
• Mentions other individual efforts.
  • Examples:
    • Don’t smoke.
    • Stop using spray cans.
    • Don’t drive as much.
    • Don’t start fires.

Incorrect Responses

• Gives a vague environmental response or one not directly related to reduction of air pollution.
  • Examples:
    • Clean up the air.
    • Recycle.
    • Don’t litter.
• Other incorrect

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