8.6 Thermal Pollution and Its Effects

8.6 Thermal Pollution and Its Effects

9th - 12th Grade

9 Qs

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8.6 Thermal Pollution and Its Effects

8.6 Thermal Pollution and Its Effects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

NGSS
HS-LS2-6, HS-PS3-4, HS-LS2-3

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Samantha WakeForestHS

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

9 questions

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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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS3-4