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Water Resources and Pollution

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When a toxin is introduced to a food chain, the negative affect will get worse as you go up trophic levels. (mice affected a little, hawks affected a lot). This describes...
a)
Biomagnification
b)
Eutrophication
c)
Bioremediation
d)
Overexploitation
2.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Water is an unlimited resource.
b)
Water is a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Water is a renewable but limited resource.
d)
Water is renewable and unlimited.
3.

Xeriscaping is

a)

is a process of using toilet water with nutrients in it to help landscape

b)

a new way of exercising

c)

Using plants native to the area that require less watering

d)

is one method to escape using bottled water every day

4.
What is one way to use less water on agriculture?
a)
center pivot method
b)
flood irrigation
c)
drip irrigation
d)
using sprinklers
5.
Which is not one of the three main categories that water is used for?
a)
Industrial
b)
Aquatic Recreation
c)
Residential
d)
Agriculture
6.
What is the majority of the water in the world used for?
a)
Residential
b)
Aquatic Recreation
c)
Industrial
d)
Agriculture
7.
Which of the following is not an industrial use of water?
a)
Generating Electricity
b)
Daily Hygiene
c)
Packaging
d)
Cleaning and washing products
8.
What type of pollution is easier to regulate?
a)
Point Source Pollution
b)
Nonpoint pollution
9.
Wastewater treatment plant- Point or Nonpoint?
a)
Point Source Pollution
b)
Nonpoint Pollution
10.
City Streets- Point or Nonpoint pollution>
a)
Point Source Pollution
b)
Nonpoint pollution
11.

Which category does most water pollution fall under?

a)

Point source pollution

b)

Nonpoint source pollution

12.

What type of organisms would you expect to find more of in a highly polluted body of water?

a)

Pollution intolerant organisms

b)

Pollution tolerant organisms

c)

No organisms can live in polluted water

13.

What is meant by the term "thirsty crop"?

a)

Carrying lots of water with you while planting a garden

b)

Raising animals that do not require a lot of water

c)

Growing crops that do not need a lot of water

d)

Growing crops that require a lot of water

14.

In the groundwater contamination lab, which scenario is correct?

a)

The pollutant only impacts the well that was the source of contamination.

b)

The source has the highest level of contamination, the ppb's decrease as you move down stream.

c)

All wells in the area had the same amount of pollutants

d)

Even wells above the contaminant source would be polluted.

15.

Which of the following is a benefit of using drip irrigation for watering crops?

a)

Water covers the top/surface of the whole plant

b)

Water gets directly to the roots of the plant

c)

Water flows at a constant rate throughout the entire day without stopping

d)

Only plants native to the area are used.

16.

Which of the following can be done to conserve water at home?

a)

Water your lawn during the day

b)

Wash small loads of laundry with less clothes

c)

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth

d)

Taking 15 minute showers