Identification should include
- wastewater
- sediment
- chemicals/excess nutrients (e.g., pesticides, fertilizers)
- storm water
- sources of air pollution (e.g., vehicles, industry)
- sources of soil contamination
- sources of groundwater contamination.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the differences between point- and nonpoint-source pollution?
- What is industrial pollution?
- What governmental regulatory agency oversees water pollution?
- What are causes of water pollution?
- What is the effect of pollution on society?
- Where can one find information about the proper disposal procedures for chemicals?
- How can soil contamination affect crop production?
- How is food for humans and animals affected by soil contamination?
- What are the consequences of groundwater contamination?