Human Impact on Water Quiz~~3/2024

What is the primary way humans impact water quality in rivers and lakes?

• By planting trees along the banks

• By swimming and boating in them

• By introducing non-native species

• By discharging pollutants into them

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

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Agricultural runoff

• Natural wetlands

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What is the process called when too many nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, enter water bodies and lead to excessive growth of algae?

• Eutrophication

• Acidification

• Desalination

• Filtration

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How does deforestation affect the water cycle?

• It increases groundwater recharge.

• It decreases evaporation.

• It reduces precipitation.

• It increases surface runoff.

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What is a direct consequence of overusing groundwater for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes?

• Increased river flow

• Decreased water available

• Increased precipitation

• Decreased soil erosion

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Which of the following practices can help reduce water pollution?

• Using more fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture

• Disposing of oils and chemicals down the drain

• Implementing sustainable agriculture practices

• Increasing the use of plastic bottles

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Why is it important to conserve water even in areas where water seems abundant?

• To increase the amount of water available for future space missions

• To ensure there is enough water for agricultural needs worldwide

• To maintain the balance of local ecosystems and reduce the energy used for water treatment

• To prevent the ocean levels from rising

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Pollutants introduced into surface or ground water that are without a specific location source, such as water entering a drain after flowing over a lawn that has been fertilized.

• Aquifer

• Non-point source contamination

• Eutrophication

• Surface Water

What is algae bloom?

• Plants bloom early down stream

• Water becomes cloudy

• Too much of nutrients

• Extremely rapid growth of algea

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The picture provided shows a river and four cities on that river. When the water from the river was sampled at location X, it was determined to be polluted with various chemicals. What would be the least likely source for this pollution

• City 1 and City 2

• City 3 and City 4

• City 2 and City 3

• City 1 and City 4