SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Question
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Which of the following human activities could cause contamination of the water and lead to human health problems and loss of native species?
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development of water quality plan
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improvements to a water treatment facility
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building a shopping center around the reservoir
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increased use of fertilizer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Human activities that generate domestic sewage and toxic waste cause water pollution by contaminating water with disease-causing microorganisms and poisonous substances. Oil spills are another source of water pollution that have devastating impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid and polio.
Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial Waste. Industries and industrial sites across the world are a major contributor to water pollution. Marine Dumping. Sewage and Wastewater. Oil Leaks and Spills. Agriculture. Global Warming. Radioactive Waste. 09-Sept-2019
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