Water Pollution and Aquatic Biodiversity
| Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the impacts of water pollution on aquatic biodiversity. Test your knowledge about the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this pressing environmental issue. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: water pollution aquatic biodiversity environmental science ecology |
Which human activity is a major contributor to water pollution?
What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?
Which aquatic organism is particularly sensitive to changes in water quality and often serves as an indicator of pollution?
What is the term used to describe the process by which toxic substances accumulate in the tissues of organisms?
Which type of water pollution is caused by the discharge of hot water from industrial processes or power plants?
What is the primary source of microplastics in the marine environment?
Which water pollutant is primarily responsible for causing respiratory problems and skin irritation in humans?
What is the term used to describe the process by which toxic substances move up the food chain, becoming more concentrated at each level?
Which type of water pollution is caused by the discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage into water bodies?
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
Which aquatic organism is particularly vulnerable to the effects of ocean acidification, leading to the dissolution of their shells?
What is the term used to describe the process by which microorganisms break down and remove pollutants from the environment?
Which type of water pollution is caused by the discharge of radioactive materials into water bodies?
What is the primary source of heavy metals in water bodies?
Which type of water pollution is caused by the discharge of oil or petroleum products into water bodies?