CW CH 14 S,2

Which of the following is a leading cause of water pollution in Europe?

• a) Natural erosion and sedimentation
  

• b) Industrial discharges and chemicals
  

• c) Urban runoff and sewage
  

• c) Urban runoff and sewage
  

1. What is the primary source of water pollution in Europe ?

• 1. a) Mines and factories

• 1. b) Residential areas and agriculture

• 1. c) Transportation and waste management

• 1. d) Sewage treatment plants and chemicals

How do factories contribute to water pollution?

• a) By dumping chemicals into streams and rivers

• b) By disposing of solid waste

• c) Both a and b

• d) None of the above

What happens when poisons from solid waste seep into groundwater?

• a) It contaminates rivers

• b) It kills fish

• c) It contaminates wells

• d) All of the above

How does burning coal and other fuels contribute to water pollution?

• a) By causing acid rain

• b) By increasing oxygen levels in water

• c) By changing the chemistry of lakes and rivers

• d) None of the above

What is the main challenge in managing water pollution?

• a) Lack of awareness

• b) High cost of pollution controls

• c) Inadequate technology

• d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of acid rain?

• a) Harm to trees

• b) Harm to fish

• c) Increased oxygen levels in water bodies

• d) All of the above

What is the reason for the link between industry and pollution?

• a) Industry produces pollutants

• b) Industry uses natural resources

• c) Industry is expensive to regulate

• d) All of the above

  
  

In January 2000, a gold mine in Romania released cyanide into local streams. This cyanide flowed into the Tisza River in Hungary. What was the impact of this event?

• a) Increased fish populations

• b) Improved water quality

• c) Severe pollution and significant fish deaths

• d) A decrease in the number of bird species

How is pollution impacting human lives in Hungary?

• a) It has no impact on human health

• b) It is causing 1 out of every 17 deaths

• c) It is improving overall health
  

• 1. d) It is only affecting animal populations