Human Impact on Water Resources Quiz Review

Which natural resource?

Humans depend on _______________ for drinking, cooking, and washing.

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What are water-pollution sources that originate from a single point of origin called?

• single sources

• nonpoint sources

• multiple sources

• point sources

Water-pollution sources that generate pollution from widespread areas are called _________________________

Partially-treated sewage that is released to a receiving stream, wastes from illegal dumping, and wastewater discharged from an industrial site are all examples of __________________ water pollution

• groundwater

• point source

• nonpoint source

Classify each example as point or nonpoint sources of water pollution.

of water pollution as

Groups:

(a) Point Sources

,

(b) Nonpoint Sources

• wastes that enter streams through illegal dumping

• precipitation

• gasoline and chemicals washed from roads ad parking lots.

• partially treated sewage released into a receiving stream

• pesticides and fertilizers washed away by runoff

• wastewater discharged from an industrial site

(Select all that apply) What are ways that water can be conserved?

• Recycle wastewater.

• Recycle cooling water.

• Irrigate crops efficiently.

• Reduce water prices.

_____________________ can become polluted by leaking underground storage tanks, landfills, and sewage from septic systems.

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Water-pollution sources that originate from a single point of origin are called _____________-

Put the following steps in order to explain how mercury moves through the food chain, starting with #1.

• Mercury is released into the air and water from burning coal and manufacturing.

• Larger predators eat the fish.

• Mercury is ingested by fish.

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Which two major laws have been passed in the United States to help combat water pollution?

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Safe Boating Act

• Clean Waterways Act

• Clean Water Act