Watersheds Test Review

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is land that water flows over and through, collecting into rivers, streams, and lakes.

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What is the purpose of the clay layer and plastic liner in a landfill?

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To prevent the groundwater near the landfill from becoming polluted.

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What type of pollution is sewage leaking from a pipe?

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Point Source Pollution.

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What happens when extra fertilizer runs off into rivers and oceans?

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Algae will grow, causing algae blooms.

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Where can wastes produced by human activities end up?

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Wastes can end up in groundwater, streams and rivers, oceans, and all of these choices.

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What is point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a leaking pipe.

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What is non-point source pollution?

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Pollution that comes from multiple sources and is not easily traced to a single origin.

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What is the impact of algae blooms on aquatic ecosystems?

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Algae blooms can deplete oxygen in the water, harming fish and other aquatic life.

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What role do landfills play in waste management?

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Landfills manage trash by burying it underground to reduce environmental impact.

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How does runoff affect water quality in rivers?

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Runoff can carry pollutants like fertilizers and waste into rivers, degrading water quality.