Earth and Space: Watersheds and Fresh Water

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What is a major concern when walking a pet and not properly disposing of its waste?

The pet's health

The pet's behavior

The risk of pollution from harmful bacteria (correct)

The owner's health

What is the primary characteristic of point source pollution?

A small amount of pollutants

A large amount of pollutants

Multiple locations of pollutants

A single location of pollutants (correct)

How can concerned citizens often identify a point source polluter?

By monitoring the weather

By testing the water

By asking the neighbors

By observing visible signs around the location (correct)

What is a characteristic of non-point source pollution?

Multiple contaminants from multiple locations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amount of pollutants in a body of water after a large rainfall if it is affected by non-point source pollution?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using dog waste bags?

To properly dispose of the pet's waste Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

The number of locations involved Signup and view all the answers

What can be observed around the location of a point source polluter?

Visible signs of pollution Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to identify the source of point source pollution?

Observing the location Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk of pollution when washing a car or walking the dog?

The risk of adding pollutants to the water supply Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to properly dispose of animal waste?

To prevent the spread of harmful bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of pollutants in a body of water affected by non-point source pollution?

A small concentration of multiple pollutants Signup and view all the answers

How can scientists determine the source of point source pollution?

By testing water samples from different locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between point source and non-point source pollution in terms of contaminant flow?

Point source pollution has a steady flow, while non-point source pollution has a variable flow Signup and view all the answers

What can be observed around the location of a point source polluter, according to the text?

Visible signs of pollution Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to test water samples from different locations when identifying the source of point source pollution?

To identify the location of the pollutant source Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the contaminants added by a point source polluter?

One or two contaminants with a steady flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a large rainfall on the amount of pollutants in a body of water affected by non-point source pollution?

An increase in the amount of pollutants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when walking a pet and not properly disposing of its waste, according to the text?

Adding pollutants to the water supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of walking a pet, according to the text?

To take care of its business Signup and view all the answers