14.3 Water Pollution Review

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Human activities that clear large areas of land and increase erosion contribute directly to what type of pollution?

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Sediment

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Non-point source pollution comes from _____ sources?

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multiple

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Which substance is responsible for Nutrient Pollution(eutrophication)? Options: Hydrogen, Phosphorus, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide

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Phosphorus

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An example of non-point source pollution is.

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Rain washing salts of roadways

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Which of the following is an unsafe material that can be found in drinking water? Fish, Pathogens, Minerals, None of these

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Pathogens

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Sediment pollution comes from a direct result of ___________.

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Erosion

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Fertilizers used to improve lawns and gardens may interfere an ecosystem because they -

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can cause eutrophication (nutrient pollution)

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What type of pollution is associated with power plants?

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Thermal

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What did U.S. do to control water pollution?

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Created the Clean Water Act

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A ship carrying gasoline runs into shore and spills large amount of gasoline. Is this an example of Point or Non-Point source pollution?

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Point