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env sci chapter 10
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the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities.
point source
climate change
water pollution
air pollution
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, what percentage of rivers, lakes, and estuaries are too polluted for fishing or swimming?
40
20
70
50
15
What is the leading source of water pollution?
oil spills
industry
trash
non-point sources
15
________ recover faster and more easily than ________.
lakes and reservoirs; rivers and streams
none of these
rivers and streams; lakes and reservoirs
rivers; streams
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Used water is also called--
all of these
sewage
can come from human activities or rainwater runoff
wastewater
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What process is responsible for algal “blooms”?
photosynthesis
climate change
hurricanes
eutrophication
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The rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria that can cause harm to people, animals, or the local ecology is called an _____.
decomposition
algal bloom
photosynthesis
moss
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common example(s) of groundwater pollutants---
all of these are correct
septic tanks, abandoned wells
agricultural chemicals, runoff
landfills, garbage dumps
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Why is groundwater pollution considered a “hidden” threat to human health?
germs and harmful chemicals in groundwater can make us sick
It is underground.
It isn't a threat.
It stays hidden underground.
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Is ocean pollution more severe in deeper waters or coastal waters?
coastal waters
deeper ocean water
15
How many gallons of oil were spilled into the Gulf of Mexico when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in 2010
134
134 thousand
134 million
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How have people been affected by coastal water pollution?
all of these
destroys food sources
health problems
economic impacts
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Using fewer pesticides and fertilizers can reduce the impact of
point source pollution
air pollution
non point source pollution
CO2 emissions
15
Enforcing pollution and waste management laws can reduce the impact of
climate change
point source pollution
non point source pollution
15
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