Water Pollution

What 2 things can you do at home to reduce NPS pollution?

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Think about it: What changes did you make to your water filter design?

Now, write about ONE change you made and explain why you/your group decided to make that change. How did that change improve your filter's effectiveness?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Where does Point Source Pollution (PS) come from?

• The source cannot be traced

• The source can be inferred, but not confirmed with 100% accuracy

• The exact source is known (ex: a pipe)

• None of these

How can PS pollution be monitored?

• It is impossible to monitor

• Permit systems can be put in place

• Laws must be passed with highly specific regulations

• None of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is NPS pollution?

• The source cannot be traced

• The source can be inferred, but not confirmed with 100% accuracy

• The exact source is known (ex: a pipe)

• None of these

What is Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution closely associated with?

• Specific drain pipes

• Unknown farmland

• Specific underground storage tank

• Stormwater and runoff

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is an example of NPS? Click all that apply

• Specific drain pipe

• Farmland

• Suburbs

• Cities/underground storage tanks

• Construction

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NPS pollutants build up on land during what kind of weather?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and rainy

• Dry

• Rainy and windy

NPS pollutants are washed off land during what kind of events?

• Blizzard

• High pressure system

• High precipitation

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where does stormwater runoff ultimately end up?

• Lakes

• Streams

• Lakes and streams

• None of these