Water Pollution Causes and Sources
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Water Pollution Causes and Sources

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What is the primary cause of water pollution due to industrial activities?

  • Sewage discharges
  • Industrial waste products (correct)
  • Urban runoff
  • Groundwater contamination

    • Which type of pollution can lead to the degradation of aquatic ecosystems?

  • Surface water pollution (correct)
  • Sewage discharges
  • Groundwater pollution
  • Non-point source pollution

    • What are the sources of water pollution that can result in the spreading of water-borne diseases?

  • Agricultural activities
  • Sewage discharges (correct)
  • Non-point sources
  • Point sources

    • Which type of pollution reduces the ecosystem services provided by water resources?

    <p>Water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form does pollution take in the case of toxic substances such as oil, metals, and plastics?

    <p>Persistent organic pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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