General

Question 1

Classes of water pollutants

Answer 1

Heavy Metals, noise pollution, nutrient release, oil, oxygen demanding wastes, pathogens, sediment/suspended matter, solid waste, synthetic organic compounds, thermal pollution.

Question 2

Pollutant

Answer 2

Specific chemicals with a specific effect. Use specific pollutant name, its source, its human/environmental impact, and mitigation strategies.

Question 3

Pollution

Answer 3

Vague term for any pollutant that is harmful for the environment. Exceptions: Thermal pollution, noise pollution, sediment pollution.

Question 4

Percent change

Answer 4

final - initial / initial x 100 = percent change

Question 5

Clean Water Act

Answer 5

Regulates discharge of pollutants into the water of the US and regulates quality standards for surface waters.

Question 6

Safe Water Drinking Act

Answer 6

Federal law that protects public drinking water supplies.

Question 7

Endangered Species Act

Answer 7

Protects endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

Question 8

CITES

Answer 8

Ensures that international trade of species does not harm them.