Freshwater Vocab Quiz

What is sludge waste?

• Liquid waste from industrial processes

• Semi-solid residue from water treatment

• Solid waste from landfills

• Gas emissions from waste incineration

What is a nurdle?

• Small plastic pellets used in manufacturing

• A type of marine animal

• A brand of candy

• A tool for gardening

What is wastewater?

• Used water containing waste substances

• Water that is safe for drinking

• Water that is used for irrigation

• Water that is collected from rain

What are hazardous wastes related to water systems?

• Dangerous substances that can harm water quality and health

• Innocuous materials that improve water systems

• Common household items that are safe for disposal

• Natural substances that enhance water quality

What is the term for water from sinks and washing machines that contains soap and detergent?

• Blackwater

• Greywater

• Potable water

• Stormwater

What are mine tailings?

• Waste from mining operations

• Valuable minerals extracted from mines

• Equipment used in mining

• The process of mining itself

What is iceberg harvesting?

• Technology for collecting fresh water from icebergs

• A method for fishing in icy waters

• A technique for melting icebergs for shipping

• A process for creating ice sculptures

What are microplastics?

• Small plastic particles less than 5mm

• Large plastic items over 10mm

• Biodegradable materials

• Natural fibers from plants

What is non-point source discharge?

• Pollution from a single identifiable source

• Pollution from many diffuse sources

• Pollution that is easily controlled

• Pollution that occurs only during heavy rainfall

What is cloud seeding?

• A technology to artificially induce rainfall

• A method to predict weather patterns

• A technique for purifying water

• A process for creating artificial clouds