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WorksheetsWater Pollution Review
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
Cameron and his sister go fishing at the lake downstream from a factory. They found the lake full of dead fish and a sign that said “No Swimming”. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the cause for the dead fish and the “NO SWIMMING” sign at the lake?
Pollution from the factory upstream caused the fish to die and made the water unsafe for swimming.
Too many people fished at the lake, so the fish lost their source of food which caused the fish to die.
Too many people were swimming in the water, which made the water too dirty for the fish to live in.
People threw a lot of trash into the lake, which made the fish die and the water unsafe for swimming.
Your class has just eaten lunch and has a huge bag of trash. Which of the following is the BEST way to protect the animals and plants in our environment?
Bury all of the trash so it can decompose into the soil.
Sort the trash to recycle and compost so we can limit how much goes into the landfill.
Put all of the trash into the dumpster so it will not harm the living things in the environment.
Burn the trash because the smoke will disappear into the air.
Krista is doing a research project to determine the effects of a new factory on the quality of the air in the city and the water in the surrounding lake. Which of the following questions can Krista ask to determine the effects of a new factory on the quality of air? Select TWO questions Krista should ask.
Where does the factory dump their wastewater?
How much smoke does the factory create?
How many people work at the factory?
Does the factory recycle?
How often does the factory get cleaned?
Which question is BEST to determine the effect of pollution in the river?
Who is responsible for cleaning up all of the trash?
How long has the trash been building up in the river?
Are there any animals who have lost their lives after eating plastic?
Did this build up over time or is there a landfill nearby that is dumping plastic?
Victor has noticed that many of the roads in his town are covered with litter. Most of it is from fast food, including paper bags, and soda cups. What conclusion can Victor make about the impact the litter will have on the environment?
The trash won’t be reused or recycled.
All the trash will make the town smell bad.
Wind may blow the trash in front of the cars.
Animals may think it is food and try to eat the trash.
Which of the following can cause this appearance and how it impacts animals and plants that live in the area?
There is a lot of air pollution that could be from transportation and local factories. Plants and animals may struggle to survive with complications with breathing.
There is a lot of air pollution that could be from chemicals spilled in the water. Plants and animals may struggle to survive with toxic chemicals.
There is some air pollution that is from vehicles in the city. Plants and animals will be fine because air pollution is common in cities.
There are a lot of vehicles in the city that creates a smokey effect, but it is not pollution since you cannot physically touch it.
Bags of plastic trash are dumped into the ocean every day. Which answer BEST explains the impact it can have on the environment?
It will float around until it lands on a beach and it will be cleaned up.
It will sink to the bottom of the ocean and it will not harm any living thing.
It will be eaten by fish and will get microparticles of plastic inside of them.
It will break down into the soil and sand and will not harm any living thing.
The teachers at a local school all committed to carpooling by sharing vehicles to limit the number of cars driven each day. Which of the following effects would BEST explain what would happen if more people carpool?
The amount of rain could increase due to less pollution.
Acid rain that harms plants and animals could reduce.
There will be less trash on the sides of the roads.
Lake waters will be cleaner without oil spills.
Elena noticed that her kitchen sink was dripping water all day and night. Which of the following is the BEST solution to solve this problem?
She can collect the water and use it to water her plants so it isn’t wasted.
She can fix the sink so it stops dripping water, which will help to conserve water.
She can collect the water, test how clean it is, and make a plan to help clean the water.
She can collect the water, measure how much water is being wasted each day, and make a plan to conserve water.
Sea turtles create nests and lay their eggs in the sand on beaches each year. Researchers have found that the nesting places on many of those beaches are being destroyed by people who are using the beaches to go swimming. What can the community do to protect the sea turtles?
The community should build barriers to protect the turtles while allowing visitors to go to the beach to swim.
The community should not do anything because the turtles will adapt to figure out how to survive.
The community should relocate the turtle nests and eggs so people can enjoy the beach.
The community should shut down the beaches entirely
Brett keeps track of the energy use in his home for a month as shown in the table. What are the TWO ways that Brett can reduce the amount of energy his family uses each month?
Buy more clothes so they don’t have to do laundry as often.
Turn off the TV when they are not watching it.
Freeze all their food instead of using the refrigerator.
Air dry their clothing instead of using the dryer.
Use the dishwasher instead of hand washing dishes.
Your class has just eaten lunch and has a huge bag of trash. Which of the following is the BEST way to protect the animals and plants in our environment?
Put all of the trash into the dumpster so it will not harm the living things in the environment.
Sort the trash to recycle and compost so we can limit how much goes into the landfill.
Burn the trash because the smoke will disappear into the air.
Bury all of the trash so it can decompose into the soil.
Point source pollution is much more difficult to track and clean up than nonpoint source pollution.
True
False
To be considered a source of water pollution, the source must include a chemical.
True
False
Algal blooms, and the rapid proliferation of photosynthetic plankton can ultimately end up depleting all the oxygen from a body of water.
True
False
Surface runoff is an example of nonpoint source pollution.
True
False
Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways is a way to reduce water pollution.
True
False
The principle difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution is ___________________.
whether the pollution is organic or inorganic
the number of sources of pollution
the amount of pollution
whether it is from commercial or agricultural sources
Which of the following is not a cause of water pollution?
jet fuel
laundry soap
ammonia
none of the above
Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution?
Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.
Biodegradable materials like food, wood, and leaves are not considered pollution.
Petroleum byproducts and fuels end up as pollution principally from oil spills.
Pesticides and herbicides do not commonly become water pollutants.
Which of the following is the most serious effect of water pollution for humans?
infectious diseases
algal blooms
toxic food chain effects
low-oxygen water
The toxic effects of water pollution are generally _______________.
immediate and long-lasting
immediate and short-lived
delayed and long-lasting
delayed and short-lived
Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
It can result in fish kills and restrictions on human consumption.
It can change the physiology of fish.
It can cause long-term alterations of aquatic ecosystems.
All of the above
How does de-icing roads with salt negatively impact the environment?
The road salt attracts deer that are then hit by motor vehicles.
It removes necessary salt from the local water courses.
The high salinity of the surface runoff is harmful to freshwater ecosystems.
The salt harbors salt eating bacteria that are toxic to animals.
Which of the following best describes pollution discharged by cruise ships?
Cruise ships only discharge sewage and liquid wastes.
Cruise ships discharge sewage, solid, liquid, and air pollution.
It is illegal for cruise ships to discharge untreated sewage in the ocean.
Cruise ships do not discharge oil or petroleum waste.
Which of the following is true about impervious building materials?
Impervious surfaces prevent pollutants from entering the water supply.
Vegetation and gravel are common impervious materials.
Having fewer impervious surfaces improves water drainage.
All of the above
Which of the following factors determines how harmful an introduced chemical will be on the environment?
type of chemical
concentration
weather conditions
all of the above
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to control because it _______________________.
comes from a direct point of origin
comes from a variety of sources
remains the same over time
none of the above
Introduced sewage in water systems _____________________.
decreases levels of phosphorus and nitrogen
increases oxygen levels
increases concentrations of solids
leads to decreases in the temperature
What was the movie about?
Global warming
The life of birds
Forest fires
Plastic pollution in the oceans
Who narrated the documentay?
Tanya Streeter
Craig Leeson
David Attenbrough
Morgan Freeman
According to the documentary,some people use ..... for cooking.It is harmful for the environment and health.
Wood
Coal
Glass
Plastic
What problems arise when plastic is burnt?
Cough,shortness of breath and headcahe
stomachache
backache
toothache
Which message can not be inferred from this film?
Our oceans are full of plastic.
Plastic is vital for humanity.
We must stop using plastic.
Each year,the production and the consumption of plastic is increasing.
What does "Disposable" mean?
A product that can be used many times
A product that can be recycled
A product that doesn't contain hazardous chemicals
A product that can be used only once.
Why is the plastic used widely in the world?
Because it is useful for the environment
Because it is expensive
Because it is food for the animals living in the oceans
Because it is affordable and cheap
How did the whale in A Plastic Ocean die?
She was very old
She crashed into a fishing boat
She drowned
Her digestive system was blocked from the plastic sheeting inside
Plastics in the ocean break down into ___________.
dust
microplastics
plankton
____________ move plastics around the oceans.
Winds
Sailboats
Gyres
How does the free diver feel about her work helping to clean the oceans?
That more people should do it.
That it's her way to pay back the ocean for all the pleasure it has given her.
That it's an impossible job.
Why is the plastic in the ocean never going to degrade?
Because it has nowhere to go.
Because there is too much of it.
Because more and more is being dumped daily.
What does the main narrator believe is possible?
He believes change is possible and it starts with us.
He believes change is possible if we stop buying plastic bottles.
He believes change is possible if we stop throwing bottles in the ocean.
