Question 1

Which component of a waste water management system is found in many U.S.and Canadian cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  wastewater lagoons 
B)  separate storm water and sewer lines 
C)  combined storm water and sewer lines 
D)  septic tanks 
A)  wastewater lagoons 
B)  separate storm water and sewer lines 
C)  combined storm water and sewer lines 
D)  septic tanks C

Question 2

How can livestock growers control runoff of animal wastes from feedlots and barnyards?

Accepted Answer

A)  by diverting runoff of animal wastes into detention basins 
B)  by locating feedlots on gently sloping land so rainwater will naturally cleanse the stockyards 
C)  by removing buffers between stockyards and surface water 
D)  by increasing animal density 
A)  by diverting runoff of animal wastes into detention basins 
B)  by locating feedlots on gently sloping land so rainwater will naturally cleanse the stockyards 
C)  by removing buffers between stockyards and surface water 
D)  by increasing animal density A

Question 3

What is a factor in how an oil spill affects the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  depth of oil well 
B)  time of day 
C)  distance of spill from shore 
D)  the company involved 
A)  depth of oil well 
B)  time of day 
C)  distance of spill from shore 
D)  the company involved C

Question 4

Which substance is largely removed by the combined effects of primary and secondary wastewater treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  toxic metals and synthetic organic chemicals 
B)  radioactive isotopes 
C)  organic oxygen-demanding wastes 
D)  organic pesticides 
A)  toxic metals and synthetic organic chemicals 
B)  radioactive isotopes 
C)  organic oxygen-demanding wastes 
D)  organic pesticides

Question 5

Eutrophication is a condition in an aquatic ecosystem where high nutrient concentrations stimulate blooms of algae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How can coastal waters be protected from excess water pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  by deregulating type and density of coastal development 
B)  by eliminating discharge of toxic pollutants 
C)  by installing sea grass beds 
D)  by promoting no development along shores near oil exploration 
A)  by deregulating type and density of coastal development 
B)  by eliminating discharge of toxic pollutants 
C)  by installing sea grass beds 
D)  by promoting no development along shores near oil exploration

Question 7

Which of the following is an indicator of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  any chemical at a high enough level to cause harm 
B)  high levels of algae 
C)  high levels of E. coli in the water 
D)  high levels of toxic chemicals 
A)  any chemical at a high enough level to cause harm 
B)  high levels of algae 
C)  high levels of E. coli in the water 
D)  high levels of toxic chemicals

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT likely to occur in an area that depends on surface water for its drinking supply?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water is run through sand filters. 
B)  Water is treated with ozone and fluoride to kill bacteria. 
C)  Water is purified with activated charcoal in a filtering strategy. 
D)  Water is allowed to settle to allow suspended matter to fall out 
A)  Water is run through sand filters. 
B)  Water is treated with ozone and fluoride to kill bacteria. 
C)  Water is purified with activated charcoal in a filtering strategy. 
D)  Water is allowed to settle to allow suspended matter to fall out

Question 9

Production of plastic bottles for bottled water contributes to environmental problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Removing toxins and hazardous wastes from the water by means of sewage treatment plants can reduce water pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

ZONES
  
-Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the zone in which the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria starts to deplete the dissolved oxygen?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ZONES
  
-Which letter in the diagram...

Question 12

A(n)______________________________ is a dilute source of pollution that is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to clean.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ is a dilute source of pollution...

Question 13

Which class of pollutants can cause a population explosion of aerobic bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  inorganic chemicals 
B)  organic chemicals 
C)  oxygen-demanding waste 
D)  disease-causing agents 
A)  inorganic chemicals 
B)  organic chemicals 
C)  oxygen-demanding waste 
D)  disease-causing agents

Question 14

What is among the successes of Canada's Experimental Lakes Area?

Accepted Answer

A)  The experiments have helped shed light on the nitrogen problem. 
B)  The experiments have demonstrated how greenhouse gases would be released from flooded peat bogs. 
C)  The experiments have been used to study black bear migrations. 
D)  The experiments have been used to study waterfowl migrations. 
A)  The experiments have helped shed light on the nitrogen problem. 
B)  The experiments have demonstrated how greenhouse gases would be released from flooded peat bogs. 
C)  The experiments have been used to study black bear migrations. 
D)  The experiments have been used to study waterfowl migrations.

Question 15

How much pollution can the oceans tolerate?

Accepted Answer

unknown; oceans can disperse a

Question 16

What can deplete oxygen in a body of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses and parasitic worms 
B)  sediment and suspended matter 
C)  organic compounds such as oil, plastics, solvents, and detergents 
D)  organic wastes 
A)  viruses and parasitic worms 
B)  sediment and suspended matter 
C)  organic compounds such as oil, plastics, solvents, and detergents 
D)  organic wastes

Question 17

What are the major sources of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

agricultural activit

Question 18

Which class of pollutants can cause excessive growth of algae?

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen-demanding waste 
B)  plant nutrients 
C)  radioactive substances 
D)  organic chemicals 
A)  oxygen-demanding waste 
B)  plant nutrients 
C)  radioactive substances 
D)  organic chemicals

Question 19

To further the sustainable use of water supplies,environmentalists are least likely to call for a decentralization of control of water supply and quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which potential source of oil pollution presents the least hazard to the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the washing of oil tankers and associated release of oily water 
B)  pipeline leaks 
C)  normal operation of offshore wells 
D)  tanker accidents and blowouts at offshore drilling rigs 
A)  the washing of oil tankers and associated release of oily water 
B)  pipeline leaks 
C)  normal operation of offshore wells 
D)  tanker accidents and blowouts at offshore drilling rigs

Exam 22: Water Pollution

Which component of a waste water management system is found in many U.S.and Canadian cities?

How can livestock growers control runoff of animal wastes from feedlots and barnyards?

What is a factor in how an oil spill affects the environment?

Which substance is largely removed by the combined effects of primary and secondary wastewater treatment?

Eutrophication is a condition in an aquatic ecosystem where high nutrient concentrations stimulate blooms of algae.

How can coastal waters be protected from excess water pollution?

Which of the following is an indicator of water pollution?

Which of the following is NOT likely to occur in an area that depends on surface water for its drinking supply?

Production of plastic bottles for bottled water contributes to environmental problems.

Removing toxins and hazardous wastes from the water by means of sewage treatment plants can reduce water pollution.

ZONES -Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the zone in which the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria starts to deplete the dissolved oxygen?

A(n)______________________________ is a dilute source of pollution that is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to clean.

Which class of pollutants can cause a population explosion of aerobic bacteria?

What is among the successes of Canada's Experimental Lakes Area?

How much pollution can the oceans tolerate?

What can deplete oxygen in a body of water?

What are the major sources of water pollution?

Which class of pollutants can cause excessive growth of algae?

To further the sustainable use of water supplies,environmentalists are least likely to call for a decentralization of control of water supply and quality.

Which potential source of oil pollution presents the least hazard to the environment?

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