5 Questions
What is a major threat to the safety of water supplies in industrialized nations?
Waterborne toxic chemicals
What has caused great hardship for people forced to drink unwholesome water?
Natural sources pollution
What has contaminated water supplies due to tremendous growth in the manufacture and use of synthetic chemicals?
Both insecticide and herbicide runoff
What poses a threat to groundwater from waste chemical dumps and other facilities?
Storage lagoons and treating ponds
Which term applies to elements and chemical compounds occurring at very low levels in a given system?
Trace elements
Test your knowledge of the nature and types of water pollutants with this quiz. Learn about the impact of fecal pollution, natural sources, and toxic chemicals on water supplies.
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