Sources of water contamnation

Topic: Sources of Water Contamination
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Objective

Identify key sources of water contamination and understand how human activities contribute to polluted water systems.

Multiple Choice

Factories often discharge harmful chemicals like acids and dyes into rivers. What is this type of waste called?

• Plastic bags
• Factory waste
• Tree leaves
• Rainwater

Multiple Choice

Untreated sewage contains bacteria, organic waste, and nitrogen compounds. What household waste is this?

• Drinking water
• Sewage
• Cooking gas
• Vegetables

Multiple Choice

Rainwater can carry urea, ammonia, and pesticides from farms into rivers. This process is known as:

• Boiling
• Filtration
• Runoff
• Evaporation

Multiple Choice

Fecal matter in sewage introduces bacteria like E. coli into water. This is an example of:

• Fertilizer pollution
• Biological contamination
• Oil spill
• Mineral leaching

Multiple Choice

During construction, materials like cement and dust can enter water, changing its pH. This is:

• Sand
• Bricks
• Mud and debris
• Grass

Multiple Choice

Crude oil spilled from ships floats on water and reduces oxygen levels. Which activity causes this?

• Fishing
• Swimming
• Shipping and drilling
• Rainfall

Multiple Choice

Garbage near rivers releases toxic leachate, which can dissolve into water. What does this lead to?

• Clean water
• Soil enrichment
• Water contamination
• Water purification

Multiple Choice

Old metal pipes can release lead ions (Pb²⁺) into water. Which metal is responsible?

• Iron
• Lead
• Calcium
• Zinc

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not likely to add harmful chemicals or microbes to water?

• Industrial waste
• Sewage
• Rainwater (from clouds)
• Agricultural runoff

Fun facts

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