Water Pollution Doodle Note

What is point source pollution?

• Pollution that is spread out over a large area and cannot be traced to a single location.

• Pollution that can be traced back to a specific point such as a discharge pipe or treatment plant.

• Pollution that is caused by natural sources like volcanoes and wildfires.

• Pollution that is generated by mobile sources like cars and airplanes.

What is non-point source pollution?

• Pollution that can be traced back to a specific point such as a discharge pipe or treatment plant.

• Pollution that is generated by mobile sources like cars and airplanes.

• An aggregate of pollution from a large area such as farms or parking lots.

• Pollution that is caused by natural sources like volcanoes and wildfires.

Which of the following is NOT a category of pollution by composition?

• Nutrient pollution

• Thermal pollution

• Light pollution

• Chemical pollution

Why can cold water hold more dissolved gases compared to warm water?

• Cold water has a higher density

• Cold water has a lower pH

• Cold water molecules are more stable

• Cold water has a higher specific heat

How can the erosion of sediment into waterways be accelerated?

• By natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• By certain land uses like agriculture and construction areas

• By the planting of more trees and vegetation

• By the reduction of human activities near waterways

What effect does added sediment have on aquatic ecosystems?

• It increases the oxygen levels in the water

• It enhances the growth of aquatic plants

• It reduces light penetration and disrupts benthic habitats

• It purifies the water by absorbing pollutants

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Water pollution can be categorized by which two main aspects?

• Temperature and clarity

• Point Source and Non-point source

• Salinity and acidity

• Color and taste

What can nutrient and thermal pollution cause in water bodies?

• Increase in water temperature

• Drop in dissolved oxygen, reducing biodiversity

• Increase in water clarity

• Increase in fish population

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How does sediment pollution affect water bodies?

• It increases the water flow

• It enhances aquatic plant growth

• It restricts light penetration

• It purifies the water

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What is biological pollution?

• Pollution caused by industrial waste

• The presence of pathogens such as bacteria and viruses in the water supply

• Air pollution caused by biological factors

• Soil contamination by chemical substances