Types of Water Pollution

The picture is an example of what type of water pollution?

• Biological pollution

• Chemical pollution

• Thermal pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The picture is an example of

• chemical pollution.

• thermal pollution.

• eutrophication.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The picture is an example of

• eutrophication.

• chemical pollution.

• thermal pollution.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

True or false: Water pollution occurs when waste or other materials are added to water so that it is harmful to organisms that use it or live in it.

• True

• False; Land

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is a type of water pollution caused by excessive nutrients in water bodies?

• Thermal pollution

• Eutrophication

• Sediment pollution

• Radioactive pollution

What type of water pollution is primarily caused by industrial discharge of heated water?

• Chemical pollution

• Thermal pollution

• Biological pollution

• Sediment pollution

Which type of water pollution is characterized by the presence of harmful microorganisms?

• Chemical pollution

• Thermal pollution

• Biological pollution

• Sediment pollution

What is the main cause of sediment pollution in water bodies?

• Deforestation

• Oil spills

• Industrial waste

• Radioactive waste

Which of the following is a common source of chemical water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff

• Thermal discharge

• Plastic waste

• Noise pollution

How does eutrophication affect aquatic life?

• Increases oxygen levels

• Decreases oxygen levels

• Has no effect

• Increases water temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4