Pollution Review

What is a point source of pollution?

• A source that cannot be directly traced

• A source that can be directly traced

• A source that is always natural

• A source that is always man-made

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Which of the following is considered a major type of pollutant?

• Fertilizers

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Heavy Metals

The most common cause of thermal pollution is ​ (a)  

• Industrial waste.
• Urban runoff.
• Agricultural runoff.
• unnatural heating of the water.

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Which options below are a possible effect of noise pollution?

• Earthquakes

• Reduced stress levels in people

• Increased stress levels in people

• Confusing ecolocation of whales

• Landslides

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How can light pollution negatively affect wildlife?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By altering migration patterns and seasonal cycles in plants

• By improving water quality

• By reducing noise levels

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What is water pollution?

• The natural heating of water sources

• When a harmful substance contaminates a body of water

• The release of pollutants into the air

• The increase of noise levels in urban areas

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What unique property of water allows substances to mix and dissolve into it?

• Density

• Viscosity

• Ability as a solvent

• Temperature

What is the effect of eutrophication?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Over-nitrification of ponds and lakes

• Decreased water temperature

• Improved water clarity

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What is a concern with biomagnification?

• It reduces the amount of oxygen

• It increases the level of toxins in the food chain

• It improves water quality

• It decreases noise pollution

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Match the air pollution to the description

• greenhouse gases

• particulate matter from vehicle emissions

• hazardous air pollutants

• ground-level ozone from fossil fuels

• soot

• almost 200 different sources; major health concerns from this

• smog

• creates an increase in temperatures

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