Conservation and Pollution

What are the effects of industrial waste on water pollution?

• Industrial waste can lead to water pollution by contaminating water sources with harmful chemicals and toxins.

• Industrial waste only affects air pollution, not water pollution

• Industrial waste has no impact on water pollution

• Industrial waste actually helps to purify water

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How does agricultural runoff contribute to water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff contributes to water pollution by carrying fertilizers, pesticides, and animal waste into water bodies.

• Agricultural runoff contributes to water pollution by promoting the growth of beneficial aquatic plants.

• Agricultural runoff contributes to water pollution by increasing the pH levels in water bodies.

• Agricultural runoff contributes to water pollution by reducing the oxygen levels in water bodies.

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What role do individuals play in preventing water pollution?

• Preventing water pollution is solely the responsibility of the government

• Individuals play a crucial role in preventing water pollution by adopting responsible behaviors and practices.

• Individuals have no impact on water pollution

• It is impossible for individuals to prevent water pollution

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Explain the concept of point source pollution.

• Point source pollution comes from multiple unidentified sources

• Point source pollution is caused by natural processes

• Point source pollution is only harmful to aquatic ecosystems

• Point source pollution is pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory or a sewage treatment plant.

How can communities work together to conserve water?

• Ignoring the need for water restrictions

• Encouraging excessive water usage

• Spreading misinformation about water conservation

• Promoting water-saving practices, implementing water restrictions, and educating residents about the importance of water conservation.

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What are some of the negative effects of littering? (eg throwing unwanted plastic into the sea)

• It chokes up the drainage system

• It become a decoration in the sea

• It could entangle and poison aquatic organism

• It create more job opportunities so that people can be hired to clean the sea

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Which of the following is/are method(s) of water pollution?

• Factories releasing wastes into the water

• Fertilizers washed off into waterways by rain

• Flicking your sweat onto the ground

• Oil spills from ships

• Swimming in the sea

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What are the possible effects of oil spills in the sea?

• Oily clouds will be formed

• Creatures living in the sea can now float and receive sunbaths

• Plants underwater will not be able to receive sunlight to photosynthesize

• Aquatic organisms will be poisoned

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Which of the following shows how water can be polluted?

• Releasing harmful substances into drains

• Releasing human waste into swimming pool

• Washing clothes by the river

• Have more boats on the sea

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What are some of the way(s) to help prevent water pollution?

• Treat water before releasing into the sea

• Dump waste material into small pool of water instead of the sea

• Sail out in paper boats instead of ships

• Reduce the clearing of forests to prevent the soil from becoming loose

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