Water Use Quiz Review

What pollutant comes from cities that can enter surface water?

Urban runoff

What pollutant comes from farms that can enter surface water?

Fertilizer runoff

What pollutant comes from ranch animals that can enter surface water?

Animal waste

What is an additional pollutant that can enter surface water?

Plastic waste

Which pollutants could increase bacteria in the water?

Animal waste and urban runoff can add harmful bacteria.

How does urban runoff affect drinking water?

It can contaminate water with heavy metals and toxins.

How does fertilizer runoff affect drinking water?

It can cause algal blooms that make water unsafe.

How does animal waste affect drinking water?

It can carry germs that cause illnesses.

How does plastic waste affect drinking water?

It can introduce microplastics into the water.

Name one environmental issue caused by water pollution.

Eutrophication, leading to low oxygen and harm to fish.

Name one social issue caused by water pollution.

Limited access to clean drinking water, impacting health.

Name one economic issue caused by water pollution.

Higher costs for cleaning water and treating pollution-related illnesses.

How does human development impact surface water?

It increases runoff, pollution, and destroys animal habitats.

What should be done to prevent water source depletion?

Use sustainable practices to balance water use and natural replenishment.