Question 1

Artificial lakes in which water is stored for later use are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  reservoirs. 
B)  cisterns. 
C)  lakes. 
D)  ponds. 
E)  estuaries. 
A)  reservoirs. 
B)  cisterns. 
C)  lakes. 
D)  ponds. 
E)  estuaries.

Question 2

Nonpotable water that has already been used once, but is reused for toilets or car washing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  reclaimed water. 
B)  household water. 
C)  gray water. 
D)  secondhand water. 
E)  xeriscaped water. 
A)  reclaimed water. 
B)  household water. 
C)  gray water. 
D)  secondhand water. 
E)  xeriscaped water.

Question 3

Around the world, about ____ people lack access to safe drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  750 million 
D)  1.1 billion 
E)  5.2 billion 
A)  1.5 million 
B)  100 million 
C)  750 million 
D)  1.1 billion 
E)  5.2 billion

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT describe Mono Lake, CA?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lake is naturally fed by rivers and streams originating the Sierra Nevada mountains 
B)  evaporation is the only natural outflow from the lake 
C)  water diversions to Los Angeles resulted in increasing lake salinity 
D)  an agreement was reached to allow Mono Lake to return to its original volume 
E)  the number of migratory birds on the lake's shores is expected to increase over the next decade 
A)  the lake is naturally fed by rivers and streams originating the Sierra Nevada mountains 
B)  evaporation is the only natural outflow from the lake 
C)  water diversions to Los Angeles resulted in increasing lake salinity 
D)  an agreement was reached to allow Mono Lake to return to its original volume 
E)  the number of migratory birds on the lake's shores is expected to increase over the next decade

Question 5

The greatest use of fresh water is for:

Accepted Answer

A)  irrigation. 
B)  industry. 
C)  small businesses. 
D)  homes. 
E)  mining. 
A)  irrigation. 
B)  industry. 
C)  small businesses. 
D)  homes. 
E)  mining.

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate representation of a water molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)   
A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   
E)

Question 7

Water:

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed only of hydrogen atoms. 
B)  is composed only of oxygen atoms. 
C)  is composed of two atoms of oxygen and one atom of hydrogen. 
D)  is composed of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. 
E)  is composed of two atoms of helium and one atom of oxygen. 
A)  is composed only of hydrogen atoms. 
B)  is composed only of oxygen atoms. 
C)  is composed of two atoms of oxygen and one atom of hydrogen. 
D)  is composed of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. 
E)  is composed of two atoms of helium and one atom of oxygen.

Question 8

Complete the following analogy:
Dam is to ____________as levee is to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  xeriscaping / hydroponics 
B)  electricity / natural gas 
C)  reservoir / flood plain 
D)  stable runoff / reclaimed water 
E)  aquifer / drainage basin 
A)  xeriscaping / hydroponics 
B)  electricity / natural gas 
C)  reservoir / flood plain 
D)  stable runoff / reclaimed water 
E)  aquifer / drainage basin

Question 9

Describe the relative distribution of water on earth and how water moves through the hydrologic cycle.

Accepted Answer

Most of the water on earth (97.5%) is in

Question 10

The process of forcing salt water through a permeable membrane in order to remove the salt from the water is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorination. 
B)  distillation. 
C)  reverse osmosis. 
D)  saltwater intrusion. 
E)  salinization. 
A)  chlorination. 
B)  distillation. 
C)  reverse osmosis. 
D)  saltwater intrusion. 
E)  salinization.

Artificial lakes in which water is stored for later use are called:

Nonpotable water that has already been used once, but is reused for toilets or car washing is called:

Around the world, about ____ people lack access to safe drinking water.

Which of the following does NOT describe Mono Lake, CA?

The greatest use of fresh water is for:

Which of the following is an accurate representation of a water molecule?

Water:

Complete the following analogy: Dam is to __as levee is to _.

Describe the relative distribution of water on earth and how water moves through the hydrologic cycle.

The process of forcing salt water through a permeable membrane in order to remove the salt from the water is termed:

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Tomorrows Word

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Exam 13: Water: a Limited Resource

Artificial lakes in which water is stored for later use are called:

Nonpotable water that has already been used once, but is reused for toilets or car washing is called:

Around the world, about ____ people lack access to safe drinking water.

Which of the following does NOT describe Mono Lake, CA?

The greatest use of fresh water is for:

Which of the following is an accurate representation of a water molecule?

Water:

Complete the following analogy: Dam is to ____________as levee is to ___________.

Describe the relative distribution of water on earth and how water moves through the hydrologic cycle.

The process of forcing salt water through a permeable membrane in order to remove the salt from the water is termed:

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Tomorrows Word

Filters

Complete the following analogy: Dam is to __as levee is to _.