Water Pollution Quiz

What is a major source of infectious agents in water pollution?

• Household cleaners

• Agricultural runoff

• Human and animal waste

• Industrial waste

Which type of water pollutant is characterized by high nutrient values?

• Oligotrophic lakes

• Eutrophic lakes

• Inorganic chemicals

• Organic chemicals

What is the primary cause of groundwater pollution?

• Ocean dumping

• Geogenic contaminants

• Natural disasters

• Atmospheric contaminants

Which of the following is a point source of water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff

• Urban sprawl

• Industrial discharge pipe

• Floodplain runoff

What is the main effect of thermal pollution?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased water temperature

• Altered aquatic ecosystems

• Enhanced water clarity

Which of the following is a method to reduce flood risks?

• Increased agricultural runoff

• Urbanization

• Channelization

• Deforestation

What is cultural eutrophication primarily caused by?

• Invasive species

• Sediment erosion

• Excessive fertilizer runoff

• Natural nutrient cycles

Which pollutant is associated with oil spills in oceans?

• Volatile hydrocarbons

• Phosphates

• Nitrates

• Heavy metals

What is a common consequence of deforestation on water bodies?

• Reduced soil erosion

• Increased flooding

• Improved water quality

• Increased biodiversity

Which act regulates water quality in the United States?

• Clean Air Act

• Clean Water Act

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Water Quality Act