Question 1

The organisms of shores and wetlands can remove pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Marine oil pollution is a type of water pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Removal of water from an aquifer faster than it is replaced.

Accepted Answer

A) point source 
B) water table 
C) aquifer 
D) septic tank 
E) unconfined aquifer
F)confined aquifer
G)aquiclude
H)aquitard
I)point source.
J)in-stream uses
K)water diversion
L)artesian aquifer
M)groundwater mining
N)landfills
O)nonpoint source
P)surface impoundment 
A) point source 
B) water table 
C) aquifer 
D) septic tank 
E) unconfined aquifer
F)confined aquifer
G)aquiclude
H)aquitard
I)point source.
J)in-stream uses
K)water diversion
L)artesian aquifer
M)groundwater mining
N)landfills
O)nonpoint source
P)surface impoundment M

Question 4

The majority of freshwater in the world is present as

Accepted Answer

A) ice and glaciers. 
B) groundwater. 
C) rivers and lakes. 
D) aquifers. 
A) ice and glaciers. 
B) groundwater. 
C) rivers and lakes. 
D) aquifers.

Question 5

The U.S.Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 requires all federal agencies to consider the wild,scenic,or recreational value of rivers when planning river or adjacent land use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because

Accepted Answer

A) of pollution of lakes and rivers. 
B) irrigation uses all of the freshwater is many areas. 
C) of salt water intrusion. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) of pollution of lakes and rivers. 
B) irrigation uses all of the freshwater is many areas. 
C) of salt water intrusion. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 7

All of the following are examples of ways humans alter the natural hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) evaporation as a result of irrigation. 
B) evapotranspiration from forests. 
C) runoff from city streets. 
D) Pumping water from aquifers. 
A) evaporation as a result of irrigation. 
B) evapotranspiration from forests. 
C) runoff from city streets. 
D) Pumping water from aquifers.

Question 8

Thermal pollution of water is primarily from

Accepted Answer

A) runoff from streets. 
B) increasing temperature due to climate change. 
C) release of heated water from industry. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) runoff from streets. 
B) increasing temperature due to climate change. 
C) release of heated water from industry. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 9

What percent of sewage is treated in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) 90% 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) 25% 
A) 90% 
B) 75% 
C) 50% 
D) 25%

Question 10

Water enters the atmosphere because of

Accepted Answer

A) plants releasing water from their surfaces. 
B) evaporation from lakes,rivers,and oceans. 
C) evaporation from the soil surface. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
A) plants releasing water from their surfaces. 
B) evaporation from lakes,rivers,and oceans. 
C) evaporation from the soil surface. 
D) All of the statements are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Underground tank that serves to treat waste from households.

Accepted Answer

A) point source 
B) water table 
C) aquifer 
D) septic tank 
E) unconfined aquifer
F)confined aquifer
G)aquiclude
H)aquitard
I)point source.
J)in-stream uses
K)water diversion
L)artesian aquifer
M)groundwater mining
N)landfills
O)nonpoint source
P)surface impoundment 
A) point source 
B) water table 
C) aquifer 
D) septic tank 
E) unconfined aquifer
F)confined aquifer
G)aquiclude
H)aquitard
I)point source.
J)in-stream uses
K)water diversion
L)artesian aquifer
M)groundwater mining
N)landfills
O)nonpoint source
P)surface impoundment

Question 12

Much bottled water is actually processed tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unpolluted freshwater supplies

Accepted Answer

A) are available to most of the people of the world. 
B) are primarily provided by groundwater. 
C) typically require treatment before being delivered to homes. 
D) are becoming more common as sources of pollution are eliminated. 
A) are available to most of the people of the world. 
B) are primarily provided by groundwater. 
C) typically require treatment before being delivered to homes. 
D) are becoming more common as sources of pollution are eliminated.

Question 14

Which of the following is a source of groundwater contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) the use of fertilizer and pesticides. 
B) septic tanks. 
C) ponds on the surface that store liquid waste. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) the use of fertilizer and pesticides. 
B) septic tanks. 
C) ponds on the surface that store liquid waste. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 15

The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Treated wastewater that meets federal and state standards drinking water standards is being used as drinking water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under the riparian doctrine for surface water if you live close to a river or lake you have:

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable rights to use that water. 
B) ownership of that water. 
C) agricultural use of the water only. 
D) no rights to the use of the water. 
A) reasonable rights to use that water. 
B) ownership of that water. 
C) agricultural use of the water only. 
D) no rights to the use of the water.

Question 18

Which of these is an issue that commonly results in an international water dispute?

Accepted Answer

A) hydroelectric facilities 
B) recreational use permits 
C) water allocation to different countries 
D) wetland mitigation 
A) hydroelectric facilities 
B) recreational use permits 
C) water allocation to different countries 
D) wetland mitigation

Question 19

Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances,such as nutrients and domestic waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Land use has an impact in how water infiltrates and on surface runoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The organisms of shores and wetlands can remove pollutants.

Marine oil pollution is a type of water pollution.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Removal of water from an aquifer faster than it is replaced.

The majority of freshwater in the world is present as

The U.S.Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 requires all federal agencies to consider the wild,scenic,or recreational value of rivers when planning river or adjacent land use.

Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because

All of the following are examples of ways humans alter the natural hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Thermal pollution of water is primarily from

What percent of sewage is treated in North America?

Water enters the atmosphere because of

Which of the following best matches the description? -Underground tank that serves to treat waste from households.

Much bottled water is actually processed tap water.

Unpolluted freshwater supplies

Which of the following is a source of groundwater contamination?

The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.

Treated wastewater that meets federal and state standards drinking water standards is being used as drinking water.

Under the riparian doctrine for surface water if you live close to a river or lake you have:

Which of these is an issue that commonly results in an international water dispute?

Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances,such as nutrients and domestic waste.

Land use has an impact in how water infiltrates and on surface runoff.

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Exam 15: Water

The organisms of shores and wetlands can remove pollutants.

Marine oil pollution is a type of water pollution.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Removal of water from an aquifer faster than it is replaced.

The majority of freshwater in the world is present as

The U.S.Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 requires all federal agencies to consider the wild,scenic,or recreational value of rivers when planning river or adjacent land use.

Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because

All of the following are examples of ways humans alter the natural hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Thermal pollution of water is primarily from

What percent of sewage is treated in North America?

Water enters the atmosphere because of

Which of the following best matches the description? -Underground tank that serves to treat waste from households.

Much bottled water is actually processed tap water.

Unpolluted freshwater supplies

Which of the following is a source of groundwater contamination?

The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.

Treated wastewater that meets federal and state standards drinking water standards is being used as drinking water.

Under the riparian doctrine for surface water if you live close to a river or lake you have:

Which of these is an issue that commonly results in an international water dispute?

Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances,such as nutrients and domestic waste.

Land use has an impact in how water infiltrates and on surface runoff.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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