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What distinguishes a point source of pollution from a nonpoint source of pollution?
What distinguishes a point source of pollution from a nonpoint source of pollution?
- Point sources are always natural, while nonpoint sources are always man-made.
- Point sources are small-scale, while nonpoint sources are large-scale.
- Point sources are temporary, while nonpoint sources are permanent.
- Point sources are single, identifiable sources like smokestacks, while nonpoint sources are diffused and challenging to identify. (correct)
How do oil spills in marine waters impact organisms?
How do oil spills in marine waters impact organisms?
- Killing some bottom-dwelling organisms due to oil sinking to the ocean floor.
- Only coating the feathers of birds and fur of marine mammals.
- Causing organisms to die from the hydrocarbons in oil. (correct)
- Having no significant impact on marine life.
What is a characteristic of oceanic dead zones?
What is a characteristic of oceanic dead zones?
- They have low oxygen levels due to increased nutrient pollution. (correct)
- They are areas with extremely high oxygen levels.
- They are caused by a lack of biological refuse in the water.
- They are a result of decreased nutrient pollution.
What factors contribute to the damage suffered by coral reefs?
What factors contribute to the damage suffered by coral reefs?
What impacts can heavy metals from industrial activities have on groundwater?
What impacts can heavy metals from industrial activities have on groundwater?
What is the purpose of an oxygen sag curve?
What is the purpose of an oxygen sag curve?
How can litter impact aquatic ecosystems?
How can litter impact aquatic ecosystems?
What is the primary effect of eutrophication on aquatic environments?
What is the primary effect of eutrophication on aquatic environments?
How do endocrine disruptors affect animals?
How do endocrine disruptors affect animals?
What is a common feature of oligotrophic waterways compared to eutrophic waterways?
What is a common feature of oligotrophic waterways compared to eutrophic waterways?
What is the impact of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
What is the impact of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) travel through the environment?
How do persistent organic pollutants (POPs) travel through the environment?
What occurs in an ecosystem when a persistent substance is biomagnified in a food chain?
What occurs in an ecosystem when a persistent substance is biomagnified in a food chain?
What is the primary disposal method for solid waste?
What is the primary disposal method for solid waste?
What is the main impact of anthropogenic causes of eutrophication on water bodies?
What is the main impact of anthropogenic causes of eutrophication on water bodies?
How do wetlands contribute to the environment?
How do wetlands contribute to the environment?
What are the components of a sanitary municipal landfill?
What are the components of a sanitary municipal landfill?
Why is incineration of solid waste controversial?
Why is incineration of solid waste controversial?
What environmental problem can arise from the illegal disposal of rubber tires?
What environmental problem can arise from the illegal disposal of rubber tires?
Which hazardous chemicals can leach from e-wastes if not disposed of properly?
Which hazardous chemicals can leach from e-wastes if not disposed of properly?
What is the primary purpose of secondary treatment in sewage treatment?
What is the primary purpose of secondary treatment in sewage treatment?
Which strategy can help reduce the volume of solid waste in landfills?
Which strategy can help reduce the volume of solid waste in landfills?
"Composting can be used as ___ according to the text."
"Composting can be used as ___ according to the text."
Which option accurately describes tertiary treatment in sewage treatment?
Which option accurately describes tertiary treatment in sewage treatment?
What is one drawback of recycling mentioned in the text?
What is one drawback of recycling mentioned in the text?
How are the gases produced from decomposition in landfills utilized?
How are the gases produced from decomposition in landfills utilized?
