14.3 Water Pollution
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is thermal pollution?
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Thermal pollution is the degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature. It often results from human activities, such as industrial discharges.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is chemical pollution?
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Chemical pollution occurs when harmful chemicals are introduced into water bodies, making the water toxic to organisms.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: Water pollution occurs when waste or other materials are added to water, making it harmful to organisms.
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True
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is eutrophication?
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Eutrophication is a process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is point source pollution?
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Point source pollution is pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a drain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is non-point source pollution?
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Non-point source pollution is pollution that comes from multiple, diffuse sources, such as runoff from agricultural fields.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the effects of thermal pollution on aquatic life?
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Thermal pollution can lead to decreased oxygen levels in water, harming fish and other aquatic organisms.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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