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Questions and Answers
What are microplastics?
What are microplastics?
- Biodegradable plastics used in packaging
- Large chunks of plastic found in oceans
- Tiny plastic particles that can enter the food chain (correct)
- Natural fibers used in clothing production
Which activity is most likely to lead to heavy metal contamination in water bodies?
Which activity is most likely to lead to heavy metal contamination in water bodies?
- Household waste disposal
- Stormwater drainage
- Agricultural runoff
- Mining operations (correct)
What impact does quarrying have on water bodies?
What impact does quarrying have on water bodies?
- Higher sediment loads in rivers and streams (correct)
- Decrease in water temperature
- Increased levels of nutrients in rivers
- Reduction of sediment loads
What source contributes significantly to plastic pollution in water bodies?
What source contributes significantly to plastic pollution in water bodies?
What are the potential consequences of plastic pollution for marine animals?
What are the potential consequences of plastic pollution for marine animals?
What is the primary consequence of biodiversity loss in aquatic ecosystems due to water pollution?
What is the primary consequence of biodiversity loss in aquatic ecosystems due to water pollution?
How do heavy metals and microplastics impact larger predators in the food chain?
How do heavy metals and microplastics impact larger predators in the food chain?
What causes hypoxic zones, or 'dead zones', in aquatic environments?
What causes hypoxic zones, or 'dead zones', in aquatic environments?
Which of the following is a direct effect of water pollution on aquatic life?
Which of the following is a direct effect of water pollution on aquatic life?
Which factor primarily contributes to the formation of 'dead zones' in aquatic ecosystems?
Which factor primarily contributes to the formation of 'dead zones' in aquatic ecosystems?
Flashcards
Plastic pollution in water
Plastic pollution in water
Plastics, including microplastics, contaminate water bodies from waste, fishing gear, and clothing fibers. This impacts marine life and potentially human food.
Mining water pollution
Mining water pollution
Mining activities release heavy metals and toxins into water systems.
Quarrying water pollution
Quarrying water pollution
Quarrying increases sediment in water bodies.
Microplastics
Microplastics
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Water pollution sources
Water pollution sources
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Biodiversity Loss
Biodiversity Loss
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Food Chain Disruption
Food Chain Disruption
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Nutrient Pollution
Nutrient Pollution
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Dead Zone
Dead Zone
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Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone'
Gulf of Mexico 'Dead Zone'
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Study Notes
Water Pollution
- Plastics, including microplastics, contaminate water bodies. Sources include discarded packaging, fishing gear, and synthetic clothing fibers. This impacts marine animals and could enter the human food chain.
- Mining operations can pollute water with heavy metals and toxic chemicals.
- Quarrying increases sediment in rivers and streams.
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Description
Test your knowledge on water pollution sources and impacts. This quiz covers plastics, mining, and quarrying, and examines their effects on marine life and ecosystems. Understand how these pollutants can affect the human food chain.
