BGCS - Unit 1 Module B Assessment (Make Up)

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What is a Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as chemicals released from an industrial plant directly into a river.

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What is Transpiration in plants?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere as a waste product.

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True or False: Urban land covers have little to no stormwater runoff.

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False. Urban land covers typically have significant stormwater runoff.

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What happens to water that goes down storm drains?

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It is not cleaned or filtered; it goes directly into our creeks.

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Which type of surface is most likely to experience issues with stormwater runoff?

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75-100% Impervious Surface.

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What is Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple, diffuse sources, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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Define Impervious Surface.

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Surfaces that do not allow water to penetrate, leading to increased runoff, such as concrete and asphalt.

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What is the role of storm drains in urban areas?

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To prevent flooding by directing stormwater away from streets and into drainage systems.

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What is the impact of urbanization on stormwater runoff?

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Urbanization increases impervious surfaces, leading to higher volumes of stormwater runoff.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.