Water Pollution 1 Quiz

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First Name

Which period do you have my class?

• Period 1
• Period 2
• Period 3
• Period 4
• Period 5

What type of water pollution originates from a discrete location, such as a factory or sewer pipe?

• Nonpoint-source pollution
• Point-source pollution
• Biodegradable pollution
• Organic pollution
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Which type of water pollution occurs from many places spread over a large area, such as when snowmelt runoff picks up pollutants along its path?

• Nonpoint-source pollution
• Point-source pollution
• Biodegradable pollution
• Organic pollution
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Most oil pollution in the oceans comes from small, nonpoint sources.

• True
• False
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Marine organisms at higher trophic levels contain higher levels of mercury.

• True
• False
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Of the nutrients phosphorus and nitrogen, phosphorous causes the most damage to oceans.

• True
• False
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Reducing oil seepage into coastal waters can lessen the frequency of algal blooms.

• True
• False
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What is the primary consequence of nutrient pollution in water bodies as depicted in the diagram?

• Increased air pollution
• Eutrophication
• Decreased plant growth
• Improved water clarity
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