Earth Science: The Water Planet, Book H

Section 4: Pollution of Freshwater

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
An example of point source pollution is __________.
A)automobile fluids washing off the roads and into a stream
B)fertilizer runoff from farms
C)landfills seeping into groundwater
D)dumping used motor oil into a stream
2
What type of pollution is easiest to stop?
A)point source
B)nonpoint source
C)runoff
D)industrial waste
3
When did the first use of legislation to stop water pollution occur?
A)1960s
B)1890s
C)1970s
D)1980s
4
How can you reduce nonpoint sources of pollution?
A)Keep driveways clean.
B)Make a compost heap.
C)Turn of the water when you brush your teeth.
D)Dispose of hazardous chemicals properly.
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