Water Pollution and Water Scarcity

Fertilizers are classified as which kind of water pollutant?

• organic chemicals

• inorganic chemicals

• heavy metals

• physical agents

One reason polluted groundwater pollution is difficult to clean is that

• the location of underground storage tanks is not always known.

• pollutants cling to the materials that make up aquifers.

• runoff contaminates the water supply.

Sources of ocean pollution include

• oil spills.

• direct dumping of wastewater.

• activities on land.

• All of the above.

______________________ is the water that contains waste from home or industry.

• surface water

• dam

• potable

• wastewater

A distinct location from which pollution is directly produced.

• Point source

• nonpoint source

• wastewater

• water pollution

What is the main concern of the study regarding water pollution and scarcity?

• Lack of water quantity

• Lack of water quality

• Excessive use of water resources

• Both lack of water quantity and quality

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What chemical compound is mentioned as a major contributor to water pollution?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which areas are projected to become hotspots of water scarcity according to the study?

• Australia and Antarctica

• North America and Europe

• South America and Asia

• U.S., South China, Central Europe, and Africa

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a major cause of water pollution in urban areas?

• Industrial discharge

• Agricultural runoff

• Natural erosion

• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is a consequence of water scarcity?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Improved water quality

• Conflict over water resources

• Abundance of aquatic life

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5