Water Pollution

Question 1

presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances in water

Answer 1

water pollution

Question 2

t/f: water pollution includes physical, chemical, and biological contaminants: bacteria, viruses, parasites
toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other pollutants

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Odd man out:
Water pollution sources:
a. industrial activities
b. agricultural runoff
c. fuel oils and natural gas
d. improper waste disposal
e. sewage discharge
f. natural phenomena

Answer 3

c. fuel oils and natural gas

Question 4

emphasized “ensure access to clean and safe water for drinking, sanitation, and hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases and protect public health”

Answer 4

WHO

Question 5

t/f: clean water is important for economic development

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Major Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out
a. Industrial Sources
b. Agricultural Runoff
c. Construction Activities
d. Mining activities

Answer 6

d. Mining activities - point source

Question 7

Major Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out
Transportation
Industrial discharges
Municipal Wastewater
Stormwater Runoff
Mining Activities

Answer 7

Industrial discharges - point source

Question 8

Point Sources of Water Pollution: Odd man out

a. industrial discharge
b. municipal wastewater treatment plants
c. agricultural operations
d. mining activities
e. construction activities
f. landfills and waste disposal sites
g. oil and chemical spills
h. urban runoff

Answer 8

e. construction activities

Question 9

Nonpoint Source Pollution: Odd man out

1.Agricultural Runoff
2.Urban Runoff
3. Municipal Wastewater
4.Construction Activities
5.Forestry Practices
6.Mining and Resource Extraction
7.Septic Systems
8.Natural Sources

Answer 9

3. Municipal waste water

Question 10

3 emerging pollutants

Answer 10

Pharmaceuticals
personal care products
microplastics

Question 11

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems

Answer 11

a environmental

Question 12

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

Disruption of food chains and loss of biodiversity

Answer 12

a. environmental

Question 13

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

Waterborn diseases, and contaminant exposures leading to long term health effects

Answer 13

b. health

Question 14

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

cost of clean up and restoration

Answer 14

economic

Question 15

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

Impact on Fisheries and tourism

Answer 15

economic

Question 16

Impacts of Water pollution:

Choices:
a. Environmental
b. Health
c. Economic

loss of productivity in agriculture

Answer 16

economic

Question 17

Clean water act RA ____

Answer 17

RA 9275

Question 18

when was RA 9275 enacted

Answer 18

March 2004

Question 19

The Clean Water Act aims to protect the country’s ____ from pollution and ensure their sustainable management for present and future generations.

Answer 19

water bodies

Question 20

Solution to Water Pollution: enhanced ___ and ___

Answer 20

monitoring and compliance

Question 21

Solution to Water Pollution: Strict ____ measures

Answer 21

enforcement

Question 22

Solution to Water Pollution: Public ___ and ____

Answer 22

reporting and transparency

Question 23

Solution to Water Pollution: Capacity ___ and ___

Answer 23

Building and Training