8.6 Thermal Pollution and Its Effects

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the solubility of oxygen in water change with temperature?
Remains constant regardless of temperature
Only changes in saltwater
Decreases with higher temperatures
Increases with higher temperatures
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the inverse relationship important in the context of thermal pollution?
There is no relationship between water temperature and dissolved oxygen levels
Higher water temperatures lead to higher dissolved oxygen levels
Lower water temperatures lead to higher dissolved oxygen levels
Higher water temperatures lead to lower dissolved oxygen levels
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a direct consequence of decreased dissolved oxygen levels in water due to thermal pollution?
Increased plant growth
Decreased fish respiration rates
Physiological stress in aquatic organisms
Improved water clarity
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NGSS.HS-LS2-3
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to aquatic organisms when thermal pollution causes water temperatures to rise?
Their coloration changes to adapt to warmer water
They begin to reproduce more quickly
They may suffer from thermal shock and physiological stress
They adapt immediately to the new temperature
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which facility is a major contributor to thermal pollution?
Nuclear power plants
Wind turbines
Hydroelectric dams
Solar farms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of an industrial process that contributes to thermal pollution?
Recycling processes
Water filtration systems
Steel mills using water to cool machinery
Agricultural irrigation systems
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NGSS.HS-PS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does urban runoff contribute to thermal pollution?
By reducing the overall water temperature
By warming water that enters storm drains
By increasing the chemical content in water
By cooling down urban surfaces
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do cooling towers play in managing thermal pollution?
They store thermal energy for later use
They increase water temperature
They decrease the efficiency of power plants
They help cool down water before it's released back into ecosystems
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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential solution to improve the efficiency of cooling towers in nuclear power plants?
Using saltwater instead of freshwater
Holding water for a longer period before release
Increasing the temperature of cooling water
Decreasing the amount of water used
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-2
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
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