Water Resources Quizziz

What is the primary cause of water pollution?

• Air pollution

• Agricultural runoff

• Noise pollution

• Solar radiation

Which of the following is NOT a common pollutant found in water?

• Plastics

• Pesticides

• Oxygen

• Heavy metals

What is the process called that involves the removal of pollutants from wastewater?

• Filtration

• Sedimentation

• Water treatment

• Aeration

Which of the following is a method used in surface water management?

• Deforestation

• Building dams

• Urbanization

• Overgrazing

Why is it important to manage surface water?

• To increase pollution

• To prevent soil erosion

• To reduce biodiversity

• To promote deforestation

What is the effect of water pollution on aquatic life?

• Increases biodiversity

• Has no effect

• Leads to water scarcity

• Causes health issues and death

Which of the following practices can reduce water pollution?

• Using more fertilizers in agriculture

• Proper disposal of industrial waste

• Increasing the use of plastic products

• Dumping waste in rivers

What role do wetlands play in surface water management?

• They increase the rate of evaporation

• They act as natural water filters

• They contribute to global warming

• They decrease groundwater levels

How does urbanization affect water quality?

• It improves water quality by increasing green spaces

• It has no significant impact on water quality

• It leads to increased pollution and runoff

• It increases the amount of available drinking water

What is the purpose of a stormwater management system?

• To collect and store rainwater for drinking

• To increase water pollution

• To reduce flooding and manage runoff

• To irrigate agricultural lands