Environmental Pollution Effects Quiz

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What is the upper limit of the zone of saturation where groundwater occupies the pore spaces in sediments and rocks?

Neuston

Nekton

Water table (correct)

Zone of aeration

Which type of marine ecosystem is found from sandy beaches to the deepest parts of the ocean?

Mangroves

Rocky shores

Coral reefs

Deep sea (correct)

What property of rock refers to the volume of open spaces and the percentage of open spaces between grains in rock or sediment?

Porosity (correct)

Zooplanktons

Netplanktons

Permeability

Which organisms are able to navigate at will like fishes in water ecosystems?

Nekton Signup and view all the answers

What feature is common to all oceans, being interconnected by currents, dominated by waves, influenced by tides, and having saline water?

Marine ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the marine ecosystem would you typically find salt marshes and coral reefs?

Sandy beaches Signup and view all the answers

What is a common environmental effect mentioned in the text?

Damage to vegetation due to acid rain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contributes to eutrophication as described in the text?

Rich growth of minute organisms consuming dissolved oxygen Signup and view all the answers

How can water pollution be controlled based on the text?

Reduce temperature of wastewater Signup and view all the answers

What is a key effect of soil pollution according to the text?

Undesirable changes in soil properties affecting productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which is a common source of water pollution highlighted in the text?

Industrial wastes Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of water pollution caused by heavy metal poisoning?

Harmful effects on aquatic life Signup and view all the answers

What is often the limiting factor for phytoplankton in fresh water?

Phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is usually the limiting factor for phytoplankton in large marine areas?

Nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of eutrophication on water transparency?

Decrease Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can contribute to the development of anoxic conditions in water bodies?

Increased algal blooms Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential economic impact of eutrophication?

Decrease in property values near water bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of acid rain?

Burning of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

Which location in the US experienced the most acidic rainfall?

Wheeling, West Virginia Signup and view all the answers

What are the harmful effects of acid rain on animals?

Death due to breathing difficulties Signup and view all the answers

How do sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) contribute to acid rain?

They interact in the atmosphere to form sulfate and nitrate particles Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of acid rain on ecosystems?

Plankton disappearance Signup and view all the answers

How do harmful gases contribute to acid rain?

They result from the combustion of fossil fuels and give off oxides of sulfur and nitrogen Signup and view all the answers