Water Pollution and Eutrophication Quiz

Types of Water Scarcity

• There are two types of water scarcity: physical water scarcity and economic water scarcity.

Impact on Women and Girls

• Water scarcity has a profound impact on women and girls, who often bear the burden of collecting water, which can lead to a loss of education and economic opportunities.

Climate Change and Global Water Supply

• Climate change is altering the global water supply, leading to droughts and floods, further exacerbating water scarcity.

Algal Bloom

• Algal bloom in water bodies is caused by an overabundance of nutrients, often resulting from agricultural runoff or sewage.

Poor Water Management

• Poor water management leads to water scarcity, which in turn affects food security, energy production, and ecosystem health.

Toxin Release

• The release of toxins unsafe to marine wildlife is caused by algal blooms, which can be triggered by agricultural runoff or sewage.

Widespread Water Quality Issue

• The most widespread water quality issue is nutrient pollution, which is often caused by agricultural runoff or sewage.

Leading Cause of Water Pollution

• The leading cause of water pollution is agricultural activities, such as the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Global Wastewater Issue

• Over 80% of wastewater globally is released into the environment without adequate treatment.

Oil Pollution in Freshwater Sources

• A significant contributing factor to oil pollution in freshwater sources is the transportation of oil by ships and pipelines.