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Water Pollution Unit Test

Vocab Matching: Match the correct vocabulary word with their definition

___C__ The contamination of the planet by substances that A. Skimmer

are harmful to living organisms.

___G__ The pollution of bodies of water, such as lakes, B. Filtration

rivers, the oceans, as well as groundwater. It occurs when
pollutants reach these bodies of water, without treatment.
C. Pollution
___I__ Water that has been used in washing, flushing,
manufacturing, etc.; sewage.
D. Prevention
___A__ A device used to remove oil slicks on the surface of
the ocean.
E. Recycle
___H__ Process by which air is circulated through, mixed
with or dissolved in a liquid. or substance.
F. Disinfection
___J__ Process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid.

___B__ Process by which impurities or particles are removed G. Water Pollution

from a fluid, either a liquid or a gas.

___F__ To clean (something) especially by using a chemical H. Aeration

substance that kills all germs and bacteria.

___D__ The act or practice of keeping something from I. Wastewater

happening.
___E__ The act of processing used or abandoned materials J. Coagulation
for use in creating new products.

Multiple Choice: Pick the answer that best answers the question.
1. We were unable to do what step in water treatment because of the harsh chemicals it
uses?
A. Aeration C. Coagulation
B. Filtration D. Disinfection

2. What form of pollution is caused by city lights at night?

A. Noise C. Air
B. Light D. Water
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3. We learned Freddy the Fish would have not survived because of what kind of pollution?
A. Water C. Air
B. Land D. Noise

4. When brushing our teeth, we should turn off the water. This is a way to ____________.
A. Reuse C. Recycle
B. Reduce D. Pollute

5. The Exxon Valdez was a ship that lost what into Prince William Sound?
A. Water C. Pesticides
B. Oil D. Fish

6. The act of adding oxygen to water during the water treatment process is called?
A. Filtration C. Coagulation
B. Disinfection D. Aeration

7. Using natural resources wisely, and using less than usual in order avoid waste is called?
A. Recycle C. Pollute
B. Reduce D. Reuse

8. Smog is a form of what kind of pollution?

A. Air C. Land
B. Water D. Noise

9. Loud music and car horns are a form of what kind of pollution?
A. Air C. Land
B. Water D. Noise

10. When dirty chemically forms in to larger clumps it is a process called?

A. Filtration C. Coagulation
B. Disinfection D. Aeration