Impact on water number two Flashcards
(13 cards)
What percentage of water pollution is caused by runoff from land?
44%
What percentage of water pollution is due to airborne pollutants that originate on land?
33%
What percentage of water pollution is caused by spills from shipping?
12%
What percentage of water pollution is due to dumping trash in the ocean?
10%
What percentage of water pollution is caused by offshore mining and drilling?
1%
What does land-based pollution include?
Garbage, hazardous waste, and fertilizers.
What types of emissions are considered airborne pollution that originates on land?
Emissions from power plants or cars.
What are common types of ocean garbage?
Plastic bottles and bags, foam, and glass.
Animals become entangled in this waste, some even eat it when they mistake it for food.
What is the effect of excess sediment in the ocean?
It can clog the filters of filter feeders like clams.
What causes excess nutrients in the ocean?
Fertilizers that enter land runoff.
What can excessive algae growth cause in water?
Water to appear green, brown or red and sometimes even glow at night.
What are management solutions for water pollution?
Government legislation to reduce water pollution.
What are some actions individuals can take to reduce water pollution?
Take shorter showers, turn the faucet off while brushing teeth, fix leaking faucets, and recycle to prevent trash from entering the oceans.
