Water Pollution Quiz

What are the sources of nutrient pollution?

• Agricultural runoff, sewage treatment plants, and stormwater runoff.

• Fossil fuel emissions, deforestation, and volcanic eruptions.

• Household cleaning products, air pollution, and plastic waste.

• Mining activities, nuclear power plants, and natural disasters.

What are the effects of sediment pollution?

• Sediment pollution reduces the spread of contaminants.

• Sediment pollution can disrupt aquatic ecosystems, damage habitats, and kill aquatic life.

• Sediment pollution can improve infrastructure.

• Sediment pollution has no impact on aquatic ecosystems.

Excessive use of fertilizers in agriculture is a source of which type of water pollution?

• Chemical pollution

• Nutrient pollution

• Sediment pollution

• Thermal pollution

What is the main cause of sediment pollution in rivers and streams? Select ALL that apply.

• constuction

• mining

• logging

• planting trees

Which of the following is a common effect of bacterial pollution in water?

• Algae blooms

• Waterborne diseases

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased pH levels

What are the main sources of chemical water pollution?

• Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, sewage, and chemical spills are the main sources of chemical water pollution.

• Drinking water, climate change, and noise pollution are the main sources of chemical water pollution.

• Natural disasters, deforestation, and plastic waste are the main sources of chemical water pollution.

• Air pollution, radioactive waste, and oil spills are the main sources of chemical water pollution.

How does nutrient pollution affect aquatic plants and animals?

• Nutrient pollution only affects animals, not plants.

• Nutrient pollution can lead to eutrophication, reduced oxygen levels, and harm to aquatic plants and animals.

• Nutrient pollution has no impact on aquatic plants and animals.

• Nutrient pollution can improve the growth and health of aquatic plants and animals.

What could be a consequence of toxic or chemical water pollution? Select ALL that apply.

• disease

• death

• birth defects

• algae blooms