3.1 - Types of Water Pollution
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Practice Questions
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What is chemical pollution?
π‘ Hint: Think about substances from farms or industries.
Name one source of biological pollution.
π‘ Hint: It often comes from toilets or bathrooms.
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What type of pollution results from sewage discharge?
π‘ Hint: Think about health risks associated with wastewater.
True or False: Thermal pollution lowers the temperature of water bodies.
π‘ Hint: Consider the effects of heated discharge.
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Evaluate the impact of industrial practices on local water bodies in terms of chemical and thermal pollution. Propose solutions to mitigate these effects.
π‘ Hint: Consider the technologies available for waste management.
Analyze a situation where both plastic and chemical pollution affect a specific ecosystem, such as a river system. What are the interconnected effects on flora and fauna?
π‘ Hint: Think broadly about how different pollutants interact within the ecosystem.
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