Name that Pollution
This pollution occurs when harmful substances enter lakes, rivers, or oceans from the land surface.
surface water pollution
water that flows along the ground or soil
run-off
Salinity
The concentration of dissolved salts in water, usually measured in parts per thousand (ppt). It affects water density, marine life, and ocean circulation.
when a species dies out and no longer exist
a resource that is found in nature and can be used by people to do useful work or sustain life
Natural resource
Oil spills in oceans are a dramatic example of this kind of pollution that can devastate marine ecosystems.
Oil Pollution
True or False: Industrial, agricultural, and residential activities of humans effect the groundwater in areas when waste and other materials percolate through the soil/rock layer polluting groundwater
true
An area of land where all the water that falls (rain, snow, etc.) drains into a common outlet like a river, lake, or ocean. Watersheds help manage water flow and are crucial for ecosystems and water quality
Watershed
the act of fishing so much that certain species of fish become endangered or extinct
Overfishing
what are the two types of natural resources
Nonrenewable and renewable
harmful chemical substances are introduced into the environment, contaminating water, air, or soil.
Chemical Pollution
layer of rock that allows water to pass through it due to the presence of connected pores or spaces. These rocks—like sandstone, limestone, or gravel—can absorb and transmit water, making them important for groundwater movement and aquifer formation.
Permeable Rock Layer
Pollution that comes from many diffuse sources rather than a single, identifiable origin. Examples include runoff from agricultural fields, urban streets, and lawns carrying fertilizers, oil, or pesticides.
Nonpoint Source Pollution
When a species of animal is at risk of going extinct; there are very few left in the world
Another name for ALTERNATIVE energy resources
Renewable resources
degradation of water quality due to changes in temperature, usually from human activities that release heated water into natural bodies
Thermal Pollution
This human activity, often done to create farmland, can increase erosion and sediment in watersheds.
Deforestation
Pollution that originates from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory pipe, sewage treatment plant, or oil spill. It's easier to monitor and regulate than nonpoint source pollution.
Point Source Pollution
waste or other harmful materials in the environment
pollution
what is lost when the number or building permits issued (given out) increases
Animal habitat
This federal law, passed in 1972, aims to reduce water pollution and protect watersheds in the United States.
Contamination of lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans due to pollutants like chemicals, waste, or microorganisms. It can harm aquatic life, disrupt ecosystems, and pose risks to human health.
Surface Water Pollution
purposely targeting and killing certain species for ONE body part of the animal
poaching
true or false: building artificial or fake reefs and limiting fishing activities can help increase biodiversity
true