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What is the main purpose of constructing wastewater treatment plants?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary pollutant responsible for causing damage to plant and animal life in water bodies?
What is the recommended method for controlling oil spills in water environments?
What is the recommended method for controlling oil spills in water environments?
Which of the following is a common source of solid waste pollution?
Which of the following is a common source of solid waste pollution?
What action is crucial to reduce soil pollution according to EPA guidelines?
What action is crucial to reduce soil pollution according to EPA guidelines?
What type of waste is classified as solid waste?
What type of waste is classified as solid waste?
How can hazardous waste contribute to soil pollution?
How can hazardous waste contribute to soil pollution?
What is a key method for reducing phosphates content in water bodies?
What is a key method for reducing phosphates content in water bodies?
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