Type of pollution associated with sand and soil entering waterways

Type of pollution associated with manure and human waste entering water

Type of pollution associated with excess nitrogen and phosphorus entering a stream

Logging operations used to use a technique called clear cutting, in which all of the trees are removed from an area. What type of water pollution will this most likely lead to?

When cars are poorly managed. they tend to leak oil onto roadways and parking lots. What type of water pollution can this cause when washed away?

A new wastewater treatment plan opens in an area where raw sewage used to be dumped directly into a bay. Which two types of water pollution will be reduced the most by the new plant?

A chicken farmer stores all of the chicken manure from his farm in large piles next to the river. Throughout the spring and summer, the piles of manure are exposed to rain and wind. Which types of pollution can occur from the farm?

By rotating their crops, farmers can reduce their dependence on fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Despite the benefits of crop rotation, many farmers only grow one or two crops year after year. This increase their use of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. What are the type (s) of pollution?

After a home renovation, Jack and Jill had leftover paint and solvent. Instead of properly disposing of the materials, they threw it in the garbage. What type(s) of pollution is this associated with?

In a large new housing complex, many families do not practice water conservation. They take long showers, over water their lawns, and wash their cars frequently. They old water treatment facility cannot handle the increased water usage., thus creating untreated sewage to be released into the environment. What type (s) of pollution can this cause?

Many school cafeterias serve food on paper products rather than using recyclable plates, glasses, and trays. In many cases, these paper products are not made from recycled paper. Which type of pollution can this lead to?

Why is the global water demand rapidly growing?

Residents of Cape Town, South Africa were panicking and refilling their water bottles in anticipation of "day zero". What was day zero referring to?

Which location of the three, Maryland, Minnesota, or California had a surplus of water supplies most of the year?

Which location of the three, Maryland, Minnesota, or California remained mostly in a deficit of water supplies?

What chemicals / organic materials can contribute to a lake / stream / river changing?

Leaky septic systems, unlined landfills, treatment plants are all examples of:

Lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium are all examples of:

Which organization monitors the quality of global drinking water:

What is added to water during the purification process to make it potable?

Oil tankers, cruise ships, and garbage barges all contribute to what?

This type of pollution results from the disastrous incident at the Fukushima Power plant:

500,000 fish were killed in the Cheakamus River when this type of contaminant polluted the area from a CN train derailment.

Which company (s) were responsible for the largest payout in New England history for the contamination of Woburn's water supply with TCE?

Dolphins and other marine animals suffered death in recorded numbers as well as deformities of the heart and other organs due to a 1.84 million gallon oil dispersant in the Gulf. Which 6 moth occurring accident contributed to this?

Which of the following can contribute to groundwater contamination? Click all that apply.

True or False: Groundwater contamination is easy to clean up because it is in one specific location: the contamination site.

Of the three listed, which one accounts for most water usage within a home? toilet flushes, baths, or running showers?

If a faucet was to drip 30 times per minute, how many gallons are wasted daily? Choose the answers closest to the whole number.

Schools nationwide are aware of the potential risk of lead in their drinking water. Which location is attributed to making awareness of lead poisoning in water?

Listed below are recommendations for water conservation. Check all that would apply to conserving water.

Check below all the household objects that can contribute to water contamination.

When is the best time of day to water your lawn?

Which of the following ways to wash your car saves the most water?

________ includes all the policies, strategies and activities to sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand.

Which generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?

Which food source requires more water?

Of the items listed below, which requires usage of water?Check all that apply.

Lack of water conservation contributes to the following. Check all that apply.

Which of these everyday objects is a water-saving tool? Check all that apply.

Check all that apply that contributes to water conservation