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- 1. Fill in the Blank
What 2 things can you do at home to reduce NPS pollution?
- 2. Open Ended
Think about it: What changes did you make to your water filter design?
Now, write about ONE change you made and explain why you/your group decided to make that change. How did that change improve your filter's effectiveness?
- 3. Multiple Choice
Where does Point Source Pollution (PS) come from?
The source cannot be traced
The source can be inferred, but not confirmed with 100% accuracy
The exact source is known (ex: a pipe)
None of these
- 4. Multiple Choice
How can PS pollution be monitored?
It is impossible to monitor
Permit systems can be put in place
Laws must be passed with highly specific regulations
None of these
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is NPS pollution?
The source cannot be traced
The source can be inferred, but not confirmed with 100% accuracy
The exact source is known (ex: a pipe)
None of these
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution closely associated with?
Specific drain pipes
Unknown farmland
Specific underground storage tank
Stormwater and runoff
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of NPS? Click all that apply
Specific drain pipe
Farmland
Suburbs
Cities/underground storage tanks
Construction
- 8. Multiple Choice
NPS pollutants build up on land during what kind of weather?
Cold and snowy
Hot and rainy
Dry
Rainy and windy
- 9. Multiple Choice
NPS pollutants are washed off land during what kind of events?
Blizzard
High pressure system
High precipitation
Tornado
- 10. Multiple Choice
Where does stormwater runoff ultimately end up?
Lakes
Streams
Lakes and streams
None of these
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is one thing a farmer can do to reduce their NPS pollution?
Keep feedlots away from slopes/flood zones
Have farms in areas that get lots of rain
Remove plant buffer zones
Farmers cannot reduce their NPS pollution
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is one of the benefits of floodplains?
Rivers with floodplains cannot be used for recreation
Deplete the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water
Provide natural flood and erosion control
Recharge surface water
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why are lakes more vulnerable to pollutants than streams?
They flow more than streams
Less dilution in lakes than streams
More dilution in lakes than streams
None of the
- 14. Multiple Choice
Can eutrophication happen naturally? If so, how?
No
Sometimes, but it is incredibly rare
Yes, when dead organisms and wastes decay
Yes, when there are too much rain
- 15. Multiple Choice
How do humans contribute to eutrophication?
NPS Pollution from runoff and sewage
Humans cannot contribute to eutrophication
Only animals can contribute to eutrophication
By throwing litter out of our cars
- 16. Multiple Choice
How can eutrophication be harmful to an aquatic system?
It is not harmful, more nutrients are good for an aquatic system
It is harmful because more nutrients cause plants to die
It is not harmful, nutrients allow more plants to grow, creating more food for fish
It is harmful because more nutrients cause more plants to grow, depleting the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is one simple and effective way to prevent or remove eutrophic lakes?
Add more fertilizers to your lawn
Reduce the amount of fertilizer you put on your lawn
Remove plan buffer zones
None of the above
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of a source of groundwater pollution? Check all that apply.
Sealed landfill
Throwing litter out of your car
Septic tanks
Burning fossil fuels
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the cheapest and easiest way to prevent groundwater pollution, but is still being developed?
Pump nanoparticles of inorganic compounds to remove pollutants
Remove all water, treat it, then pump it back underground
Pump macroparticles of organic compounds to add pollutants
All of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
How does the ocean get polluted?
Oil spills
Dumping
Runoff
All of the above
- 21. Multiple Choice
Do you think there are coral reefs off the coast of Louisiana? Why or why not?
Yes, the warm waters allow for life to thrive
No, the warm water is not suitable for coral to survive
Yes, the excess nutrients from the Mississippi allow for plant life to thrive, allowing for a large food source for aquatic life
No, the excess nutrients from the Mississippi allow for plant life to thrive, depleting the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is the largest issue with sewage treatment regarding federal standards?
Lawmakers do not prioritize water quality
Voters are not educated on the importance of water quality
Many cities fail to meet federal standards
Sewage treatment is highly regulated around the world and is not an issue
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is one way we (humans) can improve sewage treatment?
Work with nature to treat sewage
There is no need to improve, there are no issues
Pump a mixture of chemicals into treatment plants and test which are most effective
Use the restroom less often
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