Ch 11 Environmental Science Water Test Review

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What are some effective ways to conserve water?

Back

Install a low flow shower head and take short showers.

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Why is polluted groundwater difficult to clean?

Back

Pollutants cling to the materials that make up the aquifer and contaminate the clean water.

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What law was enacted to improve water quality in the United States?

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1972 Clean Water Act.

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What environmental issue is caused by phosphates in laundry detergent?

Back

Artificial eutrophication.

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What is the term for an area above an aquifer where water percolates down?

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Recharge zone.

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What is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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To regulate discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and to ensure water quality.

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What is artificial eutrophication?

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The process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What is a recharge zone?

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An area where water infiltrates the ground and replenishes an aquifer.

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What are some consequences of overusing groundwater?

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Depletion of aquifers, land subsidence, and reduced water quality.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a pipe or a drain.