Water Pollution and Its Control

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What is the primary source of water pollution?

  1. Industrial waste

  2. Agricultural runoff

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution can be caused by a variety of sources, including industrial waste, agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, and other human activities.

Which of the following is a common water pollutant?

  1. Mercury

  2. Lead

  3. Arsenic

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mercury, lead, and arsenic are all common water pollutants that can have serious health effects.

What is the process of removing pollutants from water called?

  1. Water treatment

  2. Water purification

  3. Water filtration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water treatment, water purification, and water filtration are all processes that can be used to remove pollutants from water.

Which of the following is a common method of water treatment?

  1. Chlorination

  2. Filtration

  3. Reverse osmosis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chlorination, filtration, and reverse osmosis are all common methods of water treatment that can be used to remove pollutants from water.

What is the maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water?

  1. 0.015 mg/L

  2. 0.05 mg/L

  3. 0.1 mg/L

  4. 0.2 mg/L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water is 0.015 mg/L.

What is the maximum allowable concentration of mercury in drinking water?

  1. 0.002 mg/L

  2. 0.005 mg/L

  3. 0.01 mg/L

  4. 0.02 mg/L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum allowable concentration of mercury in drinking water is 0.002 mg/L.

What is the maximum allowable concentration of arsenic in drinking water?

  1. 0.01 mg/L

  2. 0.05 mg/L

  3. 0.1 mg/L

  4. 0.2 mg/L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum allowable concentration of arsenic in drinking water is 0.01 mg/L.

What is the primary cause of eutrophication?

  1. Excessive nutrient runoff

  2. Industrial waste

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eutrophication is primarily caused by excessive nutrient runoff from agricultural fields and other sources.

What are the effects of eutrophication?

  1. Algal blooms

  2. Fish kills

  3. Oxygen depletion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eutrophication can cause algal blooms, fish kills, oxygen depletion, and other negative effects on aquatic ecosystems.

What is the Clean Water Act?

  1. A federal law that regulates water pollution

  2. A state law that regulates water pollution

  3. A local law that regulates water pollution

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clean Water Act is a federal law that regulates water pollution in the United States.

What are the goals of the Clean Water Act?

  1. To restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters

  2. To eliminate the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters

  3. To achieve water quality standards that protect human health and the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goals of the Clean Water Act are to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters, to eliminate the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters, and to achieve water quality standards that protect human health and the environment.

What are some of the challenges to water pollution control?

  1. The large number of sources of water pollution

  2. The difficulty of monitoring water pollution

  3. The cost of water pollution control

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water pollution control is a complex challenge due to the large number of sources of water pollution, the difficulty of monitoring water pollution, and the cost of water pollution control.

What are some of the ways to reduce water pollution?

  1. Reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides

  2. Improving wastewater treatment

  3. Conserving water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many ways to reduce water pollution, including reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides, improving wastewater treatment, conserving water, and supporting policies that protect water quality.

What can individuals do to help reduce water pollution?

  1. Reduce their use of water

  2. Dispose of household chemicals properly

  3. Pick up litter

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help reduce water pollution by reducing their use of water, disposing of household chemicals properly, picking up litter, and supporting policies that protect water quality.

What is the future of water pollution control?

  1. More stringent regulations

  2. Improved technology

  3. Increased public awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of water pollution control is likely to include more stringent regulations, improved technology, increased public awareness, and a greater emphasis on pollution prevention.

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