Lesson check - impact on water (Lamb)23/24

Spraying with water to clear leaves off a porch is a good way to conserve water.

• True
• False

Which BEST describes something you could do to reduce water pollution when disposing of household chemicals?

• make sure they get into landfills
• make sure they don't enter storm drains
• make sure to pour them down the sink

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which is NOT a positive impact on Earth's water? (hint: 3 of these ARE positive impacts)

• fixing a dripping faucet
• disposing of chemicals properly
• increasing fertilizer runoff
• increasing recycling

Which correctly describes something that can have BOTH a positive and negative impact on the environment?

• picking up litter
• building a dam
• decreasing the use of chemical fertilizers
• using less water at home

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which is a step people can take to minimize the effect of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on Earth's water?

• use satellites to measure its size
• measure ocean currents to predict where it will go
• design new and better ways to recycle
• work harder to prevent oil spills.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What happens when plastic enters the water cycle?

• It breaks down into harmless substances
• It is consumed by fish and enters the food chain
• It evaporates with water
• It cleans the water

Which agricultural practice can lead to water pollution?

• crop rotation
• Using organic fertilizers
• Overuse of chemical pesticides
• Planting cover crops