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Human Impact on Water Resources

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

spraying pesticides on crops

burning fossil fuels for energy

dumping sewage in river systems

using uranium to generate electricity

How is acid rain formed?

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.

Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.

Which is NOT caused by acid rain?

damage to statues

dying fish

spread of disease

weakened trees

True or false. Acid rain caused in one country can cause problems in other nearby countries

true

false

Which is a result of human activities?

decay of leaves in a forest

acid rain kills fish in a lake

volcanic eruptions

bad weather

Which does NOT cause acid rain?

erupting volcanoes

burning fossil fuels - coal, oil, gas

electric cars

car engines

What are the two types of acids that are in acid rain?

Iron

sulfuric

nitric

sulfur

Using solar and wind power help reduce acid rain

True

False

10.

What can you do to reduce acid rain?

Use renewable resources

Drive more

Cut down trees

Eat less meat

11.

Acid rain can damage

Drinking water sources

Aquatic (water) life

Architecture / buildings

All options are correct

12.

What is the other form of acid rain?

Water

Air

Fog

Earth

13.

Sulfur and nitrogen oxide release into the atmosphere is most responsible for

ozone depletion

acid precipitation

global warming

eutrophication

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Human Impact on Water Resources

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 6mins

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