Water pollution and our ocean

What is water pollution?

• Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies with harmful substances.
• Water pollution is the enhancement of water quality.
• Water pollution is the act of conserving water resources.
• Water pollution is the process of purifying water bodies.

Where does water pollution come from?

• Air pollution
• Noise pollution
• Light pollution
• Various sources such as industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, sewage, oil spills, and littering.

What are the major water pollutants?

• Heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers, pathogens, organic compounds
• Sediments, algae, dissolved oxygen
• Plastic waste, radioactive materials, industrial chemicals
• Acid rain, air pollutants, noise pollution

How is water pollution affecting our lives?

• Water pollution has no impact on our lives
• Water pollution leads to increased biodiversity
• Water pollution affects our lives through contamination of drinking water sources, harm to aquatic life, disruption of ecosystems, and health issues for humans.
• Water pollution promotes clean drinking water
• Water pollution has positive effects on ecosystems

Which following statements are true about water pollution?

• Water pollution can have detrimental effects on both human health and the environment.
• Water pollution is beneficial for the environment
• Water pollution only affects marine life
• Water pollution has no impact on human health

How can we stop water pollution?

• Ignore waste management practices
• Increase the use of harmful chemicals
• Oppose legislation supporting pollution control
• Implement proper waste management, reduce the use of harmful chemicals, promote recycling, and support legislation.

What is wrong with this bird?

• the bird is covered in oil

• the bird is very sick

• there is nothing wrong with the bird.