Contaminants and their sources

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    • What type of water pollution occurs when chemicals are introduced into the water supply?
      Chemical pollution
    • What form of water pollution results in a decrease in oxygen levels in the water?
      Oxygen depletion pollution
    • Match the contaminant with its source:
      Heavy metals ↔️ Industrial waste
      Pesticides ↔️ Agricultural use
      Oil and petroleum products ↔️ Oil spills
      Microplastics ↔️ Plastic waste
    • What is a major source of surface water contamination?
      Runoff
    • What are the two main types of sources that cause soil contamination?
      Natural and anthropogenic
    • Match the source type with its definition or example:
      Natural ↔️ Substances present in soil due to natural geological processes
      Anthropogenic ↔️ Substances introduced by human activities
    • What are some potential health risks for organisms consuming contaminated plants?
      Health risks from contaminants
    • Match the effect type with its mechanism:
      Biological ↔️ Disrupts root growth
      Physical ↔️ Damages soil structure
      Chemical ↔️ Alters pH
    • What is an example of a natural source of soil contamination?
      Volcanic eruptions
    • What is a source of microplastics in soil?
      Plastic waste disposal
    • What effect do soil contaminants have on soil structure?
      Reduces water infiltration
    • What are the main types of water pollution identified in the study material?
      Seven
    • How does groundwater become contaminated?
      Soil seepage
    • What is suspended matter pollution caused by?
      Sediment and erosion
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