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Which is most likely an example of point source pollution?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
Which describes the hydrosphere?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
In the United States, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of the country’s drinking water?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
Why is water from an aquifer more likely to be cleaner than water from other sources?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
Which will most likely result if there is increased upwelling in a coastal area?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
Which best determines the health of a lake used as a source of freshwater?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
In which oceanic zone do clams and crabs survive by burrowing in the sand?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
Which best describes the characteristics of a river basin?
a pipe flowing into a river
because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
its temperature and pH
the land drained by a river and its tributaries
all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere
intertidal
more aquatic life
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