Water Resources QUIZ

Which correctly identifies an example of a point source pollution and an example of a nonpoint source pollution?

• Point: waste dumped from sewage plants; Nonpoint: oil spills

• Point: agricultural runoff; Nonpoint: acid rain

• Point: oil spills; Nonpoint: deforestation

• Point: acid rain; Nonpoint: agricultural runoff

How can a rain barrel help manage water resources?

• It is a technology that helps purify water to be reused again.

• It increases the efficiency of how water is used which ultimately reduces the total amount of water a household uses.

• It is a technology that replaces a household's need for purified water.

• It is a conservation method that can help reduce the amount of purified water a household uses.

Which of the following is a management method that can help conserve water and reduce runoff caused by farming?

• Crop rotation, where farmers plant different crops based on the season to improve the soil health and optimize nutrients in the soil.

• Tilling, this allows for better absorption, farmers dig up the land after each growing session to remove weeds and roots.

• Fertilizing, where farmers add nutrients to the soil to increase crop production and health.

• Overgrazing, where animals are allowed to excessively eat plants which reduce ground cover.

Which of the following would help conserve water resources? Choose all correct answers.

• Taking shorter showers.

• Watering outdoor plants daily.

• Turning off faucets when not in use.

• Washing the car weekly.

How can technology be used to help manage water resources?

• By using smart irrigation systems

• By increasing water consumption

• By ignoring water leaks

• By reducing water quality

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

How do wastewater treatment plants help conserve water resources?

• By recycling and reusing treated water

• By increasing water consumption

• By polluting water sources

• By reducing water quality

The picture illustrates nonpoint source pollution.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

The Portion of water that flows across the surface that does not soak into the ground and runs into water bodies

• what

• fertilizer

• erosion

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

True or False: The Clean Water Act (CWA) and The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) are the same thing.

• True

• False

What are things we can do to improve water quality?

• appropriate use of water

• careful water storage and handling

• proper land management

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4