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What are some common sources of water pollution mentioned in the text?
What are some common sources of water pollution mentioned in the text?
- Chemicals from cosmetics and food packaging
- Chemicals from space exploration and volcanic eruptions
- Chemicals from wind turbines and solar panels
- Chemicals from cleaning substances and burning fuels (correct)
How does toilet waste contribute to water pollution?
How does toilet waste contribute to water pollution?
- Toilet waste attracts animals that pollute water sources
- Toilet waste may leak into rivers, containing harmful chemicals (correct)
- Toilet waste evaporates and forms clouds that pollute water
- Toilet waste creates noise pollution in water bodies
What happens to the dirty water from settlements after passing through sewage pipes?
What happens to the dirty water from settlements after passing through sewage pipes?
- It is released into the atmosphere as water vapor
- It is used for irrigation in agricultural fields
- It is stored in underground reservoirs
- It is cleaned at sewage treatment works and the clean water is put back into rivers or the sea (correct)
How do farmers contribute to water pollution?
How do farmers contribute to water pollution?