Water Pollution

Water pollution occurs when:

• Harmful substances enter a water supply

• Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.

• Industries cut costs with waste disposal.

• None of the above.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

We can prevent water pollution by:

• Reduce the use of plastic.

• Properly dispose of chemicals.

• Clean up after your animals.

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A rapid growth of algae could lead to:

• A reduction of oxygen levels in the water.

• Water that can support more life.

• Waters that are devoid of life.

• An increase in oxygen levels.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Examples of marine debris are:F

• Plastic bags

• Coral reefs

• Fishing equipment

• Soda cans

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Any change in water quality that can harm living organisms or make the water unfit for human uses such as drinking, irrigation, and recreation is called (a)  

• Water pollution

• Point sources

• Nonpoint sources

• Wastewater

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

any change in water quality that can harm living organisms or make the water unfit for human uses such as drinking, irrigation, and recreation

• Water pollution

• Point sources

• Nonpoint sources

• Wastewater

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Any change in water quality that can harm living organisms or make the water unfit for human uses such as drinking, irrigation, and recreation is called (a)   .

• Water pollution

• Point sources

• Nonpoint sources

• Wastewater

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A new development is being built on the outskirts of a city, near a stream. A parking lot is constructed on one side of the stream, and land is cleared for a playground on the other side. Cars in the parking lot sometimes leak oil and antifreeze onto the pavement.(choose 2)

• Toxic

• Sediment

• Nutrient

• Bacterial

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Can be traced back to the point of origin.

• Point Source Pollution

• Non-point source pollution

A new development is being built on the outskirts of a city, near a stream. A parking lot is constructed on one side of the stream, and land is cleared for a playground on the other side. Cars in the parking lot sometimes leak oil and antifreeze onto the pavement.

• Toxic

• Sediment

• Nutrient

• Bacterial

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-3