Water Pollution 11. 3 Quiz

What is introduced into water that causes pollution?

• Oxygen

• Waste matter or chemicals

• Pure minerals

• Vitamins

In which parts of the world is water pollution a significant issue according to the text?

• Developed countries

• Developing parts of the world

• Polar regions

• Desert areas

Which of the following is a common source of non-point source pollution?

• Factory emissions

• Storm sewers

• Nuclear waste

• Household garbage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What type of pollution source includes precipitation containing air pollutants?

• Point source pollution

• Nonpoint source pollution

• Industrial pollution

• Agricultural pollution

At what concentration of chlorine will fish fry die in about two days?

• 0.006 mg/L

• 0.003 mg/L

• 0.002 mg/L

• 0.01 mg/L

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the normal range for nitrate levels in water?

• 0.00ppm

• 20ppm - 60ppm

• 80ppm

• 100ppm

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What can high phosphate levels lead to in water?

• Clear water

• Too many weeds and murkiness

• Increased fish population

• Lower pH levels

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the ideal pH range for ponds?

• 1-3

• 4-6

• 7-8.3

• 9-11

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a benefit of reducing the toxicity of sewage sludge?

• It can be used as a fuel

• It can be used as a fertilizer

• It can be used as a pesticide

• It can be used as a dye

What is one way sewage sludge can be repurposed for construction?

• As a roofing material

• As a type of paint

• As bricks

• As insulation