Water Pollution

Why is sediment pollution a problem? (Choose 2 answers)

• Sediment in the water can block sunlight

• Sediment is toxic and poisons fish.

• Sediment fills in water ways, blocking transportation.

• Sediment causes algal blooms.

Which 2 elements are the main problem with nutrient pollution? (Choose 2)

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Phosphorus

Which is NOT a major way nutrient pollution gets into water ways?

Responses

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• Run-off of fertilizer from a golf course when it rains.

• Run-off of animal manure from a farm when it rains.

• Intentional dumping of chemicals into the river.

• The over use of fertilizer on your lawn.

What happens to a water way when there is too much Nitrogen in the water?

• Sediments block out the Sun.

• Algal blooms and Low oxygen

• Evaporation of the water

• Biomagnification of mercury

What is a risk of drinking water with too much Nitrogen in it?

• • Lead poisoning

• Heart attacks

• Algae growing in their stomach

• Blue baby syndrome

Improper disposal of which household chemicals can cause problems with waterways? (Choose all that apply)

• Motor Oil

• Herbicides

• Pesticides

• Paint Thinners

Pathogens in water supplies come from exposure to - (Pick 2)

• Human sewage

• Animal waste

• Oil spills

• Fertilizer

Which type of pollution was NOT mentioned in this video?

• Thermal Pollution

• Bacterial Pollution (Microbial Pollution)

• Sediment Pollution

• Nutrient Pollution