Oil Spills & Coastal Water Pollution Quiz Test your knowledge on the causes, locations, and ecological consequences of major oil spills, focusing on key examples from the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Oil Spills & Coastal Water Pollution Quiz: Quick Study Notes Oil spills represent a significant environmental threat, … Read more
Mining Pollution & Acid Mine Drainage Quiz Appalachia/West mining legacies (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Mining Pollution & Acid Mine Drainage Quiz: Quick Study Notes Mining, a foundational activity for economic development, often leaves behind significant environmental challenges, particularly in regions with long histories of resource extraction like Appalachia and the American West. This … Read more
Heavy Metals in Water Quiz Lead, mercury, arsenic sources and impacts (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Heavy Metals in Water Quiz: Quick Study Notes Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic pose significant environmental and health risks worldwide. This quiz explores their diverse sources, from industrial emissions to natural geological formations, and their profound … Read more
PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Quiz Sources, hotspots, cleanup challenges (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Quiz: Quick Study Notes Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in various consumer and industrial products, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence. This quiz explores … Read more
Urban Stormwater Pollution Quiz Impervious surfaces, combined sewer overflows (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Urban Stormwater Pollution Quiz: Quick Study Notes Urban stormwater pollution is a significant environmental challenge, primarily driven by the proliferation of impervious surfaces and the operational limitations of combined sewer systems in many cities. As rain falls on developed areas, … Read more
Agricultural Runoff Pollution Quiz Fertilizers, pesticides, livestock waste (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Agricultural Runoff Pollution Quiz: Quick Study Notes Agricultural runoff is a significant environmental challenge, occurring when excess water from irrigation, rain, or snowmelt flows over farm fields and picks up pollutants. These pollutants include chemical fertilizers (rich in nitrogen and phosphorus), … Read more
Nutrient Runoff & Hypoxia (Gulf of Mexico) Quiz Explore the environmental challenges of Mississippi runoff and dead zone formation in the Gulf of Mexico (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 Nutrient Runoff & Hypoxia (Gulf of Mexico) Quiz: Quick Study Notes The Gulf of Mexico dead zone is a significant environmental issue caused by excessive … Read more
USA Water Pollution Basics Quiz Explore point vs nonpoint sources, nutrients, and pathogens in US water pollution (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Water Pollution Basics Quiz: Quick Study Notes Understanding water pollution is crucial for protecting human health and aquatic ecosystems. In the United States, water quality is threatened by various contaminants stemming … Read more
USA Acid Rain (Historical) Quiz This quiz covers the historical impacts of acid rain in the U.S. Northeast and the legacy of emissions controls (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Acid Rain (Historical) Quiz: Quick Study Notes Acid rain was a pervasive environmental challenge in the late 20th century, particularly impacting sensitive ecosystems and … Read more
USA Indoor Air & Environmental Justice Quiz Housing, ventilation, inequity (10 questions). 1 / 10 00:00 USA Indoor Air & Environmental Justice Quiz: Quick Study Notes Explore critical concepts surrounding indoor air quality and environmental justice in the United States. This section provides a concise overview of how housing conditions, ventilation systems, and systemic inequities … Read more