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Water Pollution Quiz 13 (25 MCQs)

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1. What caused the eggshells of some birds to become thin and break?
2. The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks, showers, and toilets are called _____
3. A parking lot is build near a stream. Cars in the parking sometimes leak oil and anti-freeze onto the parking lot. What type of pollution would this cause?
4. This type of pollution comes from any heating of natural water that results from human activity
5. Groundwater can be stored in
6. What are waste water treatment plants
7. Most of the Earth is covered with _____
8. Soil can move from the field through the process of _____
9. A high concentration of phosphates and nitrates is found in samples of a pond. Which is most likely the source?
10. Which is one type of an organic chemical?
11. The Clean Water Act of 1972 is responsible for:
12. Eutrophication results in the death of trout and other fish as a result of
13. Which of the following would be an indication that a body of water was contaminated by human waste-water?
14. A series of underground pipes that carry used water to a treatment plant is called what?
15. Of the water on earth is _____, making it undrinkable for humans.
16. How many people contract health issues do to water pollution.
17. How many gallons of oil are used per year to supply plastic water bottles for just the United States of America?
18. Overuse of Pesticides can cause _____
19. Which of the following is NOT a non point-source pollutant?
20. Which of the following is NOT a major use of freshwater?
21. This law regulates the discharges of pollutants into all surface waters. Also, must have a permit to dump these pollutants. Also, requires certain steps in sewage treatment.
22. All of these are examples of water pollution due to natural activities EXCEPT? (1:12)
23. Which is not a major source of water pollution?
24. Eutrophication results in
25. What are sources of water pollution?
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