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What are the four main sources of contaminants that result in water pollution?

Mining activities, deforestation, urban development, and ocean dumping

Household cleaning products, recreational activities, construction sites, and marine transportation

Sewage discharges, industrial activities, agricultural activities, and urban runoff including stormwater (correct)

Oil spills, plastic waste, radioactive waste, and chemical spills

What are examples of toxic substances mentioned in the text as contributors to water pollution?

Concrete, asphalt, rubber, bricks

Algae, seaweed, aquatic plants, fish

Oil, metals, plastics, pesticides (correct)

Wood, glass, paper, fabric

What are the two forms of water pollution mentioned in the text?

Surface water pollution and groundwater pollution (correct)

Point source pollution and non-point source pollution

Marine pollution and estuary pollution

Freshwater pollution and saltwater pollution

What are point sources of water pollution?

Storm drains, wastewater treatment plants, oil spills Signup and view all the answers

What are non-point sources of water pollution mentioned in the text?

Agricultural runoff Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of pollution mentioned in the text?

Surface water pollution and groundwater pollution Signup and view all the answers

What are the main sources of contaminants that result in water pollution?

Sewage discharges, industrial activities, agricultural activities, and urban runoff Signup and view all the answers

What are non-point sources of water pollution?

Agricultural runoff Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the cumulative effect of pollution over time?

Water pollution Signup and view all the answers

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Sources of Water Pollution

The four main sources of contaminants that result in water pollution are industrial waste, agricultural runoff, sewage, and oil spills.

Toxic Substances

Examples of toxic substances mentioned as contributors to water pollution include pesticides, herbicides, and industrial chemicals.

Forms of Water Pollution

The two forms of water pollution mentioned in the text are point-source and non-point-source pollution.

Point-Source Pollution

Point sources of water pollution are single, identified sources of contaminants, such as factories, sewage treatment plants, and oil tankers.

Non-Point-Source Pollution

Non-point sources of water pollution are diffuse, scattered sources of contaminants, such as agricultural runoff, urban stormwater, and atmospheric deposition.

Cumulative Effect of Pollution

The result of the cumulative effect of pollution over time is the degradation of water quality and ecosystems.

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Test your knowledge of water pollution with this quiz! Explore the sources of contamination and their impact on water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater. Learn about the causes and effects of water pollution and how it affects various uses of water.