Freshwater
What percentage of water on Earth is freshwater?
3%
Implement effective wastewater treatments, limit how much fertilizer is being used, do not dump medicines, chemicals, oils, or anything down a drain
Some ways we can reduce water pollution
A body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater:
Aquifer
An area of land drained by a river system is known as:
Watershed
1,000
How is freshwater used the most in the United States?
Watering crops/agriculture/farming
Which human activity is a major cause of water pollution?
Industrial waste discharging into the waterways
How does deforestation contribute to water pollution?
Increases soil erosion and run off into waterways
Which gradient causes water to move faster in rivers and streams?
Higher Gradient/Steeper
How many current NFL teams do NOT have cheerleaders?
8
Why is only 1% of Earth’s water available as fresh liquid water?
Most of it is frozen as glaciers, ice or snow
How does agricultural runoff contribute to water pollution?
Introduces pesticides and fertilizers into the waterways
How does permeability affect groundwater flow?
Higher permeability allows for easier water flow through an aquifer
What role do storm drains play in water management?
They channel the rainwater to help prevent urban flooding
ABOUT how many peanuts does it take to make a standard jar of peanut butter? (For points, come within 25 peanuts of the correct answer)
It takes roughly 540 peanuts to make a jar of peanut butter.
What is the primary reason for water's erosion capability in streams?
Energy from moving water with a higher gradient
What is one effect of water pollution on aquatic life?
Decrease oxygen levels in the water, killing fish
What happens to surface water that seeps into the ground?
Recharges/Refills aquifer
Why is thermal pollution harmful to aquatic environments?
It lowers oxygen levels and affects aquatic life.
How many feet deep is the deepest spot on Earth's surface? (For points, come within 1,000 feet of the correct answer)
Mariana Trench - The deepest part of the ocean is approximately 36,036 feet down.
Which two locations can you find the most and second-most freshwater on planet Earth?
Groundwater and Frozen (Glaciers & Ice Caps)
What is eutrophication and how is it related to water pollution?
Excessive nutrients released into water bodies causing excessive plant (algae) growth
How would pumping large amounts of water from an aquifer affect well water?
Wells in the area of the aquifer may run dry if the water table drops below the well depth
Which type of pollution can be prevented by reducing plastic use?
Marine Pollution
If you could fall to the center of the Earth, how long would it take to reach the center of the Earth? (Must be within 5 minutes for points)
It would take 21 minutes to fall to the center of the Earth.