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water pollution

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What percentage of the Earth's fresh water is available to us?

a)

97 %

b)

7 %

c)

1 %

d)

50 %

2.

An example of a waterborne disease is:

a)

Cholera

b)

Giardia

c)

Typhoid

d)

All of the above.

3.

A rapid growth of algae could lead to:

a)

A reduction of oxygen levels in the water.

b)

Water that can support more life.

c)

Waters that are devoid of life.

d)

An increase in oxygen levels.

4.

Examples of marine debris are:F

a)

Plastic bags

b)

Coral reefs

c)

Fishing equipment

d)

Soda cans

5.

Marine debris can cause animals to:

a)

Starve

b)

strangle

c)

Suffocate

d)

all of the above.

6.

Industrial and municipal pollutants can cause:

a)

Hormone disruption

b)

Altered brain function

c)

Super powers

d)

None of the above.

7.

There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Water pollution occurs when:

a)

Harmful substances enter a water supply

b)

Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.

c)

Industries cut costs with waste disposal.

d)

None of the above.

9.

We can prevent water pollution by:

a)

Reduce the use of plastic.

b)

Properly dispose of chemicals.

c)

Clean up after your animals.

d)

All of the above