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Causes of Water Pollution Quiz

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What is the main purpose of constructing wastewater treatment plants?

To promote the growth of algae

To directly discharge industrial waste into water bodies

To treat industrial and domestic waste before releasing them into streams (correct)

To increase the population of aquatic plants

What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?

High concentration of heavy metals

Excessive oil spills

Overgrowth of aquatic plants (correct)

Pesticide contamination

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of water pollution?

Increase in biodiversity (correct)

Nuisance and destruction of aesthetic value

Eutrophication

Human genetic and reproductive damage

What is the primary pollutant responsible for causing damage to plant and animal life in water bodies?

Heavy metals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for controlling oil spills in water environments?

Using chemical foams and absorption pads Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common source of solid waste pollution?

Construction sites Signup and view all the answers

What action is crucial to reduce soil pollution according to EPA guidelines?

Enacting and enforcing national laws Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is classified as solid waste?

Unwanted or discarded material which is not liquid or gas Signup and view all the answers

How can hazardous waste contribute to soil pollution?

By contaminating soil with harmful substances Signup and view all the answers

What is a key method for reducing phosphates content in water bodies?

Decreasing phosphates content in detergents Signup and view all the answers