Water

Eutrophication is caused by

• excess nutrients building up in the water.

• industrial point-source pollution.

• unlined landfills and septic tanks.

• wastewater from homes mixing with drinking water.

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How does eutrophication cause the death of aquatic organisms

• the build up of carbon dioxide in the water

• the lack of nitrogen in the water

• the lack of carbon dioxide in the water

• the lack of oxygen in the water

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As P and N build up, the probability of _______________ increases.

• lower BOD

• algal blooms

• oxygenation

• increased DO

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The Clean Water Act is a _______________ law in the United States that regulates water pollution.

• Local

• State

• Federal

• Interstellar

What is point source pollution?

• Pollution from a single identifiable localized source

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Pollution resulting from many different sources

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What is nonpoint source pollution?

• Pollution there is no point in addressing

• Pollution resulting from many different sources

• Sound pollution

• Light pollution

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes is called...

• accumulation
• runoff
• ground water
• surface water

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The process by which plants release water through the pores in their leaves is called...

• accumulation
• dormancy 
• photosynthesis 
• transpiration

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The transformation of water vapor back into liquid water by cooling is called...

• condensation
• evaporation

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If a rain drop lands in the ocean, it will eventually _______, and return to the clouds.

• condense
• evaporate

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