Water Pollution Quiz

According to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, how many people are killed annually by air and water pollution?

• More than 3 million

• More than 6 million

• More than 9 million

• More than 12 million

What is the leading cause of water pollution as stated in the issue analysis?

• Oil spills

• Agriculture

• Sewage treatment systems

• Industrial waste

How much untreated wastewater is released back into the environment globally according to the document?

• 50% of wastewater

• 80% of wastewater

• 85% of wastewater

• 95% of wastewater

What is a significant consequence of water pollution on human health according to the document?

• Increased physical fitness

• Enhanced cognitive abilities

• Spread of waterborne diseases

• Improvement in air quality

What is an algal bloom and what does it result from?

• A beneficial plant growth that results from clean water

• A toxic blue-green algae that results from eutrophication

• A natural ocean phenomenon that increases fish populations

• A seasonal change in water color with no environmental impact

What is the effect of ocean acidification on marine life?

• It increases the oxygen levels in the ocean

• It has no significant impact on marine ecosystems

• It enhances the growth of coral reefs

• It makes it difficult for marine wildlife to grow or live

Which organization is described as the international authority for public health and water quality?

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment

• International Marine Organization

What is the role of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in combating water pollution?

• It provides medical assistance to affected populations

• It focuses solely on air pollution

• It prevents and reduces water pollution through global action

• It is responsible for the distribution of clean drinking water