Water Pollution Quiz - 100%

Surface runoff is an example of nonpoint source pollution. True or False

True

Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways is a way to reduce water pollution. True or False

True

Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution? a - Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff. b - Biodegradable materials like food, wood, and leaves are not considered pollution. c - Petroleum byproducts and fuels end up as pollution principally from oil spills. d - Pesticides and herbicides do not commonly become water pollutants.

a - Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.

The toxic effects of water pollution are generally _______. a - immediate and long-lasting b - immediate and short-lived c - delayed and long-lasting d - delayed and short-lived

a - immediate and long-lasting

Which of the following best describes pollution discharged by cruise ships? a - Cruise ships only discharge sewage and liquid wastes. b - Cruise ships discharge sewage, solid, liquid, and air pollution. c - It is illegal for cruise ships to discharge untreated sewage in the ocean. d - Cruise ships do not discharge oil or petroleum waste.

b - Cruise ships discharge sewage, solid, liquid, and air pollution.

Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to control because it _______. a - comes from a direct point of origin b - comes from a variety of sources c - remains the same over time d - none of the above

b - comes from a variety of sources

The principle difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution is _______. a - whether the pollution is organic or inorganic b - the number of sources of pollution c - the amount of pollution d - whether it is from commercial or agricultural sources

b - the number of sources of pollution

How does de-icing roads with salt negatively impact the environment? a - The road salt attracts deer that are then hit by motor vehicles. b - It removes necessary salt from the local water courses. c - The high salinity of the surface runoff is harmful to freshwater ecosystems. d - The salt harbors salt eating bacteria that are toxic to animals.

c - The high salinity of the surface runoff is harmful to freshwater ecosystems.

Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems? a - It can result in fish kills and restrictions on human consumption. b - It can change the physiology of fish. c - It can cause long-term alterations of aquatic ecosystems. d - All of the above

d - All of the above

Changing your toilet can reduce water pollution because _______. a - the sewage is partially treated in the toilet before entering the sewer system b - chemicals added by new toilets neutralize the pathogens in the water c - more efficient plumbing uses more water and creates larger volumes of waste d - more efficient plumbing uses less water and creates smaller volumes of waste

d - more efficient plumbing uses less water and creates smaller volumes of waste