6th grade Pollution Quiz

Water pollution occurs when:

• Harmful substances enter a water supply

• Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.

• Industries cut costs with waste disposal.

• None of the above.

We can prevent water pollution by:

• Reduce the use of plastic.

• Properly dispose of chemicals.

• Clean up after your animals.

• All of the above

There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.

• True

• False

What are the main sources of water pollution?

• Industrial waste

• Garbage in the water

• Pesticides and Herbicides from Agricultre

• Sewage from humans

• all of the above

Who does water pollution impact?

• Shrek and his swamp

• my water inside of my Fiji water bottle ಠ╭╮ಠ

• Only us people

• Everything on the planet

• Animals only

Which of the following is not a natural cause of water pollution?

• Volcanoes

• Animal waste

• Oil spills

• Silt from storms and floods

What can happen to fish when there is not enough oxygen in the water?

• They can suffocate

• They can't float

• They can't see.

• Nothing. Fish don't need oxygen.

TRUE or FALSE. Many people on Earth do not have accces to clean water.

• TRUE
• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE:  Although water pollution is bad, it doesn't actually cause anyone to die.

• TRUE
• FALSE

3 things water pollution causes (check all that apply)

• Death of animals

• aquatic habitat destroyed

• Humans to be sick or die

• asthma