Water Resources and Pollution Control Quiz

Which of the following is a way to protect water resources?

• Implementing pollution controls

• Ignoring pollution

• Increasing water usage

• Removing conservation efforts

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What are the types and sources of water pollution?

• Industrial waste and agricultural runoff

• Clean water and fresh air

• Recycling and composting

• Solar energy and wind power

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

How can water pollution be reduced?

• By implementing stricter regulations

• By increasing industrial waste

• By ignoring pollution

• By using more plastic

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What is a potential cause of water pollution in Rabun County?

• Run off from parking lots

• Clean energy initiatives

• Water conservation efforts

• Recycling programs

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the term for water that flows over the ground surface rather than being absorbed?

• Runoff

• Point source

• Nonpoint source

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which term describes a specific, identifiable source of pollution?

• Point source

• Nonpoint source

• Runoff

• Diffuse source

What is the term for pollution that comes from many diffuse sources?

• Nonpoint source

• Point source

• Runoff

• Direct source

What does the map in the image likely illustrate?

• Water stress levels

• Population density

• Rainfall distribution

• Temperature variations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is one way efficient irrigation practices can help in water conservation?

• Increase water usage

• Greatly reduce water usage

• Pollute water sources

• Increase evaporation rates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a nonpoint source of water pollution?

• Pollution from a single point

• Pollution from widely spread areas

• Pollution from a factory

• Pollution from a single household