Water Pollution and Future Challenges
Description: This quiz focuses on the causes, effects, and potential solutions to water pollution, as well as the challenges we face in addressing this global issue. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: water pollution environmental science sustainability |
What is the primary source of water pollution in many urban areas?
Which agricultural practice is a significant contributor to water pollution?
What is the term used to describe the process by which excess nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, cause algal blooms and disrupt aquatic ecosystems?
Which water pollutant is a major threat to human health due to its potential to cause cancer and reproductive problems?
What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?
Which water treatment process involves the use of microorganisms to remove contaminants?
What is the term used to describe the process by which toxic substances accumulate in the tissues of organisms as they move up the food chain?
Which international agreement aims to reduce pollution from ships and prevent oil spills?
What is the term used to describe the process by which water becomes contaminated with salt?
Which water pollutant is a major threat to coral reefs, causing bleaching and death?
What is the term used to describe the process by which water becomes contaminated with heavy metals?
Which water treatment process involves the use of a semipermeable membrane to remove impurities?
What is the term used to describe the process by which water becomes contaminated with acids?
Which water pollutant is a major threat to aquatic life, causing respiratory problems and gill damage?