Water Pollution Crossword
Across
- 1. The removal of BOD’s and other organic matter in sewage treatment plants.
- 2. Sewage or pollutants coming from a large source such as runoff, rivers, and more.
- 6. Largest oil tank that released oil into the ocean for over two months.
- 7. Helps repel bugs and other animals from feeding on plants.
- 9. A hazardous material that has been known to cause cancer and other environmental problems.
- 10. When a body of water becomes rich in nutrients and can cause an algal bloom.
- 12. Found naturally in drinking water and also used as a lining in pipes.
- 15. An area in a body of water that has very little levels of oxygen and does not support most species.
- 18. The amount of water that one person uses in a day and the impact it has on the planet.
- 19. Bacteria that has been used to consume the oil which has been released into oceans or other bodies of water.
- 22. The mixture of many solids and liquids that cause solid material wastewater.
- 23. The properties of large bodies of water and can be negatively affected by metals, sewage, and other pollutants.
- 24. A system of pipes used to treat pollutants in larger cities or destinations.
Down
- 1. A source of pollution usually soil that can cause fish gills to clog.
- 3. Second act put in place in order to help and protect people from any toxins found in water.
- 4. A change in temperature in the water that effects and can kill species.
- 5. Where the water from the septic tank or system goes after it is pumped out.
- 8. Can be caused by water treatment planst and power plants that can effect and change the water temperture in areas.
- 11. A place where sewage or pollution directly comes from.
- 13. Found naturally in the Earth crust and can be toxic if consumed.
- 14. Affects marine life by interfereing with communitcation between their species. Ex. Military Sonar
- 16. The first act that was put in place in order to protect bodies of water (mainly surface water)
- 17. Floating barriers made to trap oil and contain an oil spill.
- 20. Chemicals that help to clean up oil spills.
- 21. Harmful pollutants that typically end up in the ocean due to storm drains as well as toilets in homes.