Environmental Impact of Pollution

Environmental Impact of Pollution

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses how the growing human population has led to increased pollution, affecting both air and water systems. It highlights the impact of untreated sewage, nitrates, and phosphates from fertilizers on water bodies, leading to eutrophication. This process causes rapid algae growth, blocking sunlight and depleting oxygen, resulting in the death of aquatic plants and animals, and a loss of biodiversity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main causes of increased pollution due to human activities?

Reduction in agricultural practices

Decreased industrial activity

Improved waste management

Growing human population

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a source of water pollution mentioned in the video?

Solar panels

Wind turbines

Untreated sewage

Electric cars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What agricultural practice contributes to water pollution?

Drip irrigation

Organic farming

Fertiliser application

Crop rotation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is eutrophication primarily caused by?

Excessive sunlight

Nutrient runoff

High oxygen levels

Low water temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to algae during eutrophication?

They become dormant

They decrease in number

They remain unchanged

They grow rapidly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe water with very low oxygen levels?

Hyperoxic

Hypoxic

Anoxic

Aerobic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major consequence of eutrophication on aquatic life?

Loss of biodiversity

Stable oxygen levels

Enhanced plant growth

Increased biodiversity

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