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___________ is a point source of pollution. ______________ is a nonpoint source of pollution
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Why does reducing runoff from impervious surfaces improve water quality?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
High nitrates lead to algae blooms. These algae die and rot, which reduces dissolved oxygen. What is this process called?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
2 Which best determines the health of a lake used as a source of freshwater?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
8 In the United States, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of the country’s drinking water?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Why is water from an aquifer more likely to be cleaner than water from other sources?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
If a body of water has very high pH, what can most likely be concluded?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
An ecologist found that the DO in a lake was highest in February and lowest in July. What is the most likely reason that this occurred?
It is unsafe to drink.
Eutrophication
because the water infiltrates into aquifers and is filtered by rock and soil
oil spills, farm waste runoff
There were higher temperatures in July and lower temperatures in February
its temperature and pH
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
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