Water Pollution Prevention Quiz Form
Test your knowledge on best practices for preventing water pollution. Answer the questions below to see how much you know about keeping our waterways clean.
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Which of the following is a common source of water pollution in urban areas?
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Stormwater runoff
Household trash
Air conditioning units
Streetlights
Select all practices that help prevent water pollution:
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Properly disposing of hazardous waste
Using less fertilizer on lawns
Washing cars on the street
Picking up pet waste
Pouring oil down the drain
What is the most effective way to prevent chemicals from entering storm drains?
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Store chemicals in sealed containers
Rinse chemicals into the street
Leave containers open
Bury chemicals in the yard
True or False: Grass clippings and leaves should be swept into storm drains to keep streets clean.
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True
False
Which household activity can contribute to water pollution if not done responsibly?
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Washing a car
Watering plants
Making a sandwich
Reading a book
Name one way you can help prevent water pollution in your community.
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Select the best description of a rain garden:
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A garden designed to absorb rainwater runoff
A garden for growing vegetables
A garden that only needs rainwater
A garden for aquatic plants only
Pick the best example of nonpoint source pollution:
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Fertilizer runoff from many lawns
A leak from a factory pipe
Overflow from a wastewater treatment plant
Oil spill from a ship
Which of these is NOT a recommended way to reduce water pollution?
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Composting yard waste
Flushing medicines down the toilet
Picking up litter
Using native plants in landscaping
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