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8.E. 1.4 Water Treatment Quiz

Quiz by Deborah Roll

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  • Q1
    1. Which of these is used by sewage treatment plants to kill harmful bacteria in water?
    acids
    detergents
    Chlorine
    Filters
    120s
  • Q2
    2. Which is the most important reason for maintaining clean water?
    Goods cannot be transported without water
    Organisms cannot live and grow without water.
    People cannot have proper hygiene without water.
    Energy cannot be generated without water
    30s
  • Q3
    3. Why is FILTRATION an important part of water treatment?
    Filtration adds chlorine to kill microorganisms
    Filtration adds vitamins and minerals
    Filtration guarantees water will be a clear color
    Filtration removes small particles
    30s
  • Q4
    4. Why do lakes, rivers, and streams most likely require MORE water treatment than groundwater?
    They are classified as surface water resources.
    They experience fewer government regulations than groundwater.
    These waters are exposed to a greater variety of pollutants than groundwater is.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. Why is it necessary for us to have public water treatment systems?
    To manage the runoff from erosion of topsoil and streets and parking lots.
    To maintain the good health of environments and living things.
    To collect and redistribute nutrients in the water.
    30s
  • Q6
    6. The city of New Bern has a pollution prevention hotline for reporting illegal discharge into a storm drain. Which kind of activity should be reported through the hotline?
    Storm water flowing into a storm drain after a rain storm.
    A volunteer putting "Drains to River" signs on the storm drains.
    Someone dumping used motor oil into a storm drain
    A strong gust of wind blowing leaves into a storm drain.
    30s
  • Q7
    7. Which activity within a river basin would most likely contribute to the pollution of a river?
    Using a hose to wash soap from a concrete driveway
    Washing used paint brushes in a sink.
    Using a broom to sweep dirt off a paved parking lot.
    Washing a muddy truck on a grass lawn.
    30s
  • Q8
    8. Justin is a farmer who wants to improve the quality of the streams on his farm. Which will have the most positive impact?
    Growing cotton instead of corn.
    Planting a tree border along the stream
    Using a tractor with small wheels.
    Increasing the amount of fertilizer used on his crops.
    30s
  • Q9
    9. Which explains why public beaches and lakes and rivers are monitored carefully by local health departments?
    To maintain tourism and economic stability
    To protect citizens from potential diseases.
    Because they need to maintain public health and safety records.
    To protect future industrial expansion
    30s
  • Q10
    10. Which is one way people can help prevent the pollution of lakes and rivers?
    By limiting the amount of fish caught in lakes and rivers.
    By creating hiking and biking trails along lakes and rivers.
    By controlling soil erosion around lakes and rivers
    By clearing the land around lakes and rivers.
    30s
  • Q11
    11. Which best explains why most prescription and over the counter drugs should NOT be disposed of in sinks or toilets?
    The drugs may become less effective.
    The drugs may enter the water ways.
    The drugs can clog drains.
    The drugs will make fish sick.
    30s
  • Q12
    12. Which best explains why water may be treated differently in different communities?
    Environment factors vary between communities.
    Some communities avoid groundwater.
    Groundwater requires more expensive treatment.
    30s
  • Q13
    13. Which human activity has the most negative impact on water quality?
    Washing clothes
    Agriculture fertilizers and animal waste
    Recreational boating.
    Flushing toilets
    30s
  • Q14
    14. What water quality standard pertains to bacteria levels?
    Fecal coliform levels
    Nitrate levels.
    Dissolved oxygen levels
    30s
  • Q15
    15. WHERE do non-point pollutants from North Carolina farms cause the most damage?
    Downstream from the farm.
    At the farm.
    Upstream from the farm.
    Along the banks of the rivers.
    30s

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