Water Pollution Quiz

What is the process called when high concentrations of nutrients lead to excessive growth of algae in water bodies?

• Sedimentation

• Biomagnification

• Photosynthesis

• Eutrophication

Which environmental disaster in 2011 resulted in radioactive water leaking into the Pacific Ocean?

• Deepwater Horizon oil spill

• Fukushima nuclear disaster

• Chernobyl disaster

• Exxon Valdez oil spill

What is a common consequence of oil spills on human health?

• Vision impairment

• Skin irritations and rashes

• Hearing loss

• Respiratory issues

How do plastic bags pose a threat to marine wildlife?

• They block sunlight

• They cause entanglement

• They are mistaken for food

• They increase water temperature

What is a common type of pollution that affects both land and water bodies?

• Noise pollution

• Litter

• Light pollution

• Thermal pollution