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- 1. Multiple Choice
Water pollution occurs when:
Harmful substances enter a water supply
Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.
Industries cut costs with waste disposal.
None of the above.
- 2. Multiple Choice
too much phosphate in water is what category of water pollution?
organic
inorganic
nutrient
heat
- 3. Multiple Choice
which is a category of water pollution?
sediment
medical
food
dihydrogen monoxide
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why do algae blooms happen?
there are too many nutrients in the water
there are too many fish in the water
there is not enough turbidity in the water
all of these options
- 5. Multiple Choice
what is true about eutrophication in lakes and other bodies of water?
it is always natural
it is always artificial
it can cause too much algae to grow
none of these are true
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT cause water pollution?oil spillsgarbagefertilizers from farmssmoke
- 7. Multiple Choice
A rapid growth of algae could lead to:
A reduction of oxygen levels in the water.
Water that can support more life.
Waters that are devoid of life.
An increase in oxygen levels.
- 8. Multiple Choice
There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.
True
False
- 9. Multiple Choice
We can prevent water pollution by:
Reduce the use of plastic.
Properly dispose of chemicals.
Clean up after your animals.
All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who pollutes the ocean the most?
Marine Animals
Humans
Land Animals
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does plastic end up reaching and entering the ocean from land?
Littering in towns and cities
Dumpsites near waterways and oceans
People littering on beaches
All of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
What happens to plastic waste?
Sinks to the bottom and gets buried under the sand
It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces
Dissolves and decomposes in the water
It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an effect of an oil spill?
Many plants and animals die.
The fishing industry improves.
Plant life increases.
The oil cleans the beaches.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA farmer is storing the manure from his farm in large piles next to the river. What type of pollution would this cause?ToxicBacterial
- 15. Multiple ChoiceInstead of using his bike to go to places, a college student uses his car. What type of pollution would this cause?NutrientBacterialToxic
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFarmers increases their use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. What type of pollution would this cause?SedimentNutrienttoxic
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSomeone drains used car oil and anti-freeze onto the ground. What type of pollution would this cause?ToxicBacterial
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Harrison's decided to cut down the trees and the brushes that were obstructing their view. This left an open area with no vegetation between the house and the lake. What type of pollution would this cause?SedimentNutrient
- 19. Multiple ChoiceUntreated sewage is released into the environment. What type of pollution would this cause?Bacterialtoxic
- 20. Multiple ChoiceMany schools serve food on paper products rather than using reusable products. In many cases, these paper products are not made from recycled paper. What type of pollution would this cause?SedimentToxic
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