Water Pollution

Question 1

Which of the following is true about impervious building materials?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Having fewer impervious surfaces improves water drainage.

Question 2

Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.

Question 3

Algal blooms, and the rapid proliferation of photosynthetic plankton can ultimately end up depleting all the oxygen from a body of water.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Point source pollution is much more difficult to track and clean up than nonpoint source pollution.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

The toxic effects of water pollution are generally _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

immediate and long-lasting

Question 6

Changing your toilet can reduce water pollution because _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

more efficient plumbing uses less water and creates smaller volumes of waste

Question 7

Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to control because it _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

comes from a variety of sources

Question 8

Which of the following is not a cause of water pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none of the above

Question 9

Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways is a way to reduce water pollution.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above

Water Pollution Answers