South Carolina Science Grade 7

Section 4: Pollution of Freshwater

Self-Check Quiz - English

1.
An example of point source pollution is __________.
A)automobile fluids washing off the roads and into a stream
B)fertilizer runoff from farms
C)landfills seeping into groundwater
D)dumping used motor oil into a stream
2.
What type of pollution is easiest to stop?
A)point source
B)nonpoint source
C)runoff
D)industrial waste
3.
When did the first use of legislation to stop water pollution occur?
A)1960s
B)1890s
C)1970s
D)1980s
4.
How can you reduce nonpoint sources of pollution?
A)Keep driveways clean.
B)Make a compost heap.
C)Turn of the water when you brush your teeth.
D)Dispose of hazardous chemicals properly.
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