Title: (Optional) Identify sources of water, air, and soil pollution.
Course: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I) > Section: Investigating Ecology and Environmental Management

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 (e.g., heavy metals, sewage, flooding, animal agriculture)
- 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 the causes of water pollution?
- What is the effect of pollution on society?
- Where can one find information about 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?