Storm Water Management Concepts

Storm Water Management Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains storm water as runoff from precipitation, which can lead to pollution when it interacts with industrial and municipal activities. It discusses the role of the NPDES in regulating storm water discharge and the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to minimize pollution. The video also highlights potential sources of pollutants, such as industrial buildings and outdoor activities, and emphasizes the importance of site inspection to identify these sources.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is storm water primarily composed of?

Runoff from industrial waste

Runoff from agricultural fields

Runoff from rain, snow, or other precipitation

Runoff from household drainage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can industrial activities contribute to storm water pollution?

By increasing rainfall

By creating barriers to water flow

By reducing the amount of runoff

By introducing pollutants when runoff contacts these activities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does NPDES stand for?

National Precipitation Discharge Elimination System

National Pollution Drainage Evaluation System

National Precipitation Drainage Evaluation System

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of BMPs in storm water management?

To eliminate or minimize point source discharge

To reduce rainfall

To enhance industrial production

To increase storm water runoff

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a potential source of storm water pollutants?

Residential gardens

Parking lots

Industrial buildings

Outdoor process activities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to inspect sites for storm water management?

To increase the amount of runoff

To identify potential pollutant sources

To reduce the cost of water treatment

To enhance the aesthetic value of the site

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which category is NOT considered a potential pollutant in storm water?

Sediment and debris

Clean water

Nutrients

Organic enrichment

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be considered when storm water comes into contact with vehicles?

The color of the vehicle

Where the water is ultimately going

The type of fuel used

The speed of the vehicle