Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 4: Human Impact on Water Resources

Human Impact on Water Resources

1
What type of pollution is generated from a single point of origin?
A)point source
B)acid precipitation
C)nonpoint source
D)ozone
2
If a developer fills in and dries a wetland, what is the developer required to do?
A)fill in an additional wetland
B)relocate the species that were occupying that wetland
C)use it only for waste disposal
D)build a new wetland
3
What is NOT a potential source of pollution for the area shown on the map?
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A)the mine
B)the large urban area at Iris City
C)the golf courses
D)the large number of lakes
4
Which is NOT something that would impact the water by building up the area of land shown in the figures?
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A)an increase in groundwater
B)pollutants for fertilizers running into river
C)oil and gas leaks from cars washing into the river from the parking lot
D)there would be more erosion on the bare soil
5
What is the primary federal law that protects the waters of the United States?
A)Clean Water Act of 1972
B)Safe Drinking Water Act of 1984
C)Ozone Depletion Act of 1981
D)Clean Air Act of 1990
6
Why is it necessary to use all the sand, liner, and clay layers, shown in the figure?
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A)they protect seepage from getting in the groundwater
B)they make the landfill completely safe
C)they keep the smell pleasant
D)they help the garbage decay
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