Water Pollution Answers

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The most likely source of water polluting pathogens is _______.

A
agricultural runoff
B
surface runoff
C
sewage discharge
D
mine drainage
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Explain how replacing asphalt with gravel or other permeable material can improve water quality.

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The most common source of infectious diseases in water supplies is _______.

A
algal blooms
B
sewage
C
surface runoff
D
none of the above
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More efficient plumbing reduces water pollution by _______.

A
using more water
B
using less water
C
using cleaner water
D
using dirty water
5

The untreated sewage discharged by cruise ships is _______.

A
blackwater
B
greywater
C
solid waste
D
not considered pollution
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Explain why nonpoint source pollution is a greater threat and hazard than point source pollution.

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Discriminate between the immediate and chronic effects of water pollution and explain why chronic pollution is a more serious long term threat.

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Piles of aluminum cans floating at sea would be an example of _______.

A
organic pollutants
B
macroscopic pollution
C
pathogen pollutants
D
thermal pollution
9

Explain how heat can be a source of water pollution.

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Explain why reducing surface runoff is the most general way to reduce water pollution.

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