Hydrosphere and Pollution Quiz

What is water pollution?

• Purification of water bodies with beneficial substances

• Decrease in the temperature of water bodies

• Contamination of water bodies with harmful substances

• Increase in the water level of water bodies

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?

• Air pollution

• Industrial waste and sewage

• Household cleaning products

• Freshwater lakes

What are the effects of plastic pollution on the hydrosphere?

• Plastic pollution can lead to habitat destruction, entanglement of marine animals, ingestion of plastic by marine life, and contamination of water sources.

• Plastic pollution has no impact on the hydrosphere

• Plastic pollution only affects land animals, not marine life

• Plastic pollution actually improves the health of the hydrosphere

How does plastic pollution impact the environment?

• Plastic pollution can harm wildlife, contaminate soil and water, and contribute to climate change.

• Plastic pollution reduces the risk of climate change

• Plastic pollution helps in maintaining ecological balance

• Plastic pollution has no impact on the environment

What are some ways to reduce water pollution?

• Dumping more hazardous waste into water bodies

• Ignoring the need for water treatment systems

• Properly disposing of hazardous waste, reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers, implementing water treatment systems, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices

• Increasing the use of pesticides and fertilizers

Which of the following is a non-point source of water pollution?

• Household cleaning products

• Sewage treatment plant

• Industrial discharge

• Agricultural runoff

What is the primary cause of plastic pollution in oceans?

• Industrial waste dumping

• Improper disposal of plastic waste

• Excessive use of paper products

• Overfishing

How does plastic pollution affect marine animals?

• Marine animals benefit from plastic pollution

• Plastic pollution can harm marine animals through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

• Plastic pollution only affects land animals

• Plastic pollution has no impact on marine animals

What role do individuals play in preventing water pollution?

• Individuals can prevent water pollution by dumping waste directly into water bodies

• Individuals can prevent water pollution by increasing the use of harmful chemicals

• Individuals can prevent water pollution by wasting water as much as possible

• Individuals can prevent water pollution by properly disposing of waste, reducing the use of harmful chemicals, and conserving water.

How can plastic pollution be reduced?

• By throwing plastic waste in the ocean

• By using more single-use plastic

• By increasing production of single-use plastic

• By using less single-use plastic, recycling, and proper disposal