Surface Water and Pollution

Which of the following is a source of water pollution?

• A) Point and Non Point Sources

• B) Renewable Energy

• C) Urban Development

• D) Wildlife Conservation

What type of runoff is a source of water pollution?

• Fertilizer Runoff

• Solar Runoff

• Wind Runoff

• Electric Runoff

Which of the following is a toxic heavy metal found in some water systems?

• Oxygen

• Lead

• Hydrogen

• Helium

Water pollution can lead to the destruction of ____.

• Coral reefs

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Forests

Which of the following is a consequence of urban runoff?

• Increased groundwater recharge

• Decreased water pollution

• Direct entry of pollutants into urban streams

• Improved water quality

Urban runoff is primarily caused by:

• Lack of vegetation

• Excessive rainfall

• Impervious surfaces like roads and pavements

• Natural soil absorption

Which of the following is an example of a pollutant carried by urban runoff?

• Motor oil

• Sand

• Leaves

• Rocks

What can lead to stream channels becoming deeper in urban areas?

• Vegetation

• Erosion

• Protective cover

• Rock

What is a riparian zone?

• The area between the land and river or stream

• A type of forest

• A mountain range

• A desert area

What do riparian zones protect streams and rivers from?

• Sunlight

• Pollution in runoff

• Wind

• Animals