Which of the following is NOT considered a serious water pollutant?

Water Pollution and Contaminants

Interactive Video
•

Olivia Brooks
•
Science, Biology, Chemistry
•
7th - 12th Grade
•
Hard
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pathogens
Garbage
Sediment
Nutrients
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of sediment becoming a pollutant in waterways?
Overfishing
Erosion
Urbanization
Deforestation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does sediment in water affect aquatic life?
It increases water temperature
It blocks sunlight
It provides nutrients
It reduces water flow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when there is an excess of nitrogen in water bodies?
Water becomes acidic
Algae blooms occur
Water becomes clearer
Fish population increases
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential health risk of high nitrate levels in drinking water?
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Blue Baby Syndrome
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following chemicals is NOT commonly regulated by the EPA?
Mercury
PCBs
Lead
Caffeine
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant source of chemical pollutants in households?
Furniture
Textiles
Cleaning products
Cooking oils
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concern with emerging contaminants in water?
They are easily detectable
They are not traditionally tracked
They are harmless
They are beneficial to aquatic life
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are pathogens?
Nutrient-rich substances
Disease-causing bacteria and viruses
Chemical compounds
Sediment particles
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major source of pathogens in water?
Industrial waste
Human sewage
Agricultural runoff
Air pollution
Explore all questions with a free account
Similar Resources on Quizizz
8 questions
Water pollution

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Title: "Monitoring Marine Litter: Using Seabirds to Save the North Sea

Interactive video
•
KG - University
11 questions
Stormwater Pollution and Management

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
9 questions
Environmental Impact of Pollution

Interactive video
•
7th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Culturing Microorganisms Part 1

Interactive video
•
6th Grade - University
6 questions
How Has The Atmosphere Changed

Interactive video
•
6th Grade - University
3 questions
Smog - City Air Pollution

Interactive video
•
6th - 12th Grade
8 questions
What's in the air you breathe? | Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll

Interactive video
•
KG - University
Popular Resources on Quizizz
17 questions
CAASPP Math Practice 3rd

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
21 questions
6th Grade Math CAASPP Practice

Quiz
•
6th Grade
13 questions
Cinco de mayo

Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Reading Comprehension

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Types of Credit

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
4th Grade Math CAASPP (part 1)

Quiz
•
4th Grade
45 questions
5th Grade CAASPP Math Review

Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Evolution and Natural Selection

Quiz
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
50 questions
Physical Science Milestones Review, Part 1

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Physical Science SSA Review

Quiz
•
8th Grade
45 questions
7th Grade Life Science End Of The Year Final Review

Quiz
•
7th Grade
46 questions
8th Science STAAR Review

Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Waves and Wave Properties

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
16 questions
Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

Quiz
•
7th Grade