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Waterborne contaminants

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a common symptom of many waterborne diseases?

a)

Increased appetite

b)

Diarrhea

c)

Heightened senses

d)

Reduced heart rate

2.

Cholera, a waterborne disease, is primarily caused by which of the following?

a)

A virus

b)

A bacterium

c)

A parasite

d)

A fungus

3.

Giardiasis, a waterborne illness, is caused by what?

a)

A bacterium

b)

A virus

c)

A parasite

d)

A chemical contaminant

4.

Which of the following is a common effect of waterborne diseases on human health?

a)

Improved digestion

b)

Dehydration

c)

Increased energy levels

d)

Enhanced immune system

5.

How do waterborne diseases primarily affect the environment?

a)

By increasing water clarity

b)

Through contamination of water sources

c)

Enhancing aquatic life

d)

Reducing soil erosion

6.

What is the main transmission route for waterborne diseases?

a)

Inhalation of air

b)

Physical contact with an infected person

c)

Consumption of contaminated water

d)

Exposure to sunlight

7.

Which population is most vulnerable to the effects of waterborne diseases?

a)

Young adults

b)

Athletes

c)

Elderly people

d)

Office workers

8.

What was the primary cause of the Minamata tragedy?

a)

Air pollution from factories

b)

Mercury poisoning in the water

c)

Oil spill in the ocean

d)

Radiation leak

9.

What was a major health effect observed during the Minamata tragedy?

a)

Enhanced vision

b)

Neurological disorders

c)

Increased lung capacity

d)

Improved bone density

10.

What was the primary cause of the Exxon Valdez tragedy?

a)

Air pollution from factories

b)

Mercury poisoning in the water

c)

Oil spill in the ocean

d)

Radiation leak