Question 1

The ecosystem in the Everglades National Park was impacted most by:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased commercial fishing 
B) Conversion of adjacent land to agriculture and urban development 
C) Introduction of invasive animal species 
D) Restricting recreational fishing 
A) Increased commercial fishing 
B) Conversion of adjacent land to agriculture and urban development 
C) Introduction of invasive animal species 
D) Restricting recreational fishing

Question 2

Which of the following is a common problem associated with irrigation?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaporation causes salt to accumulate in the soil. 
B) The water that flows from irrigated fields is contaminated. 
C) Pumping water for irrigation lowers water tables. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
A) Evaporation causes salt to accumulate in the soil. 
B) The water that flows from irrigated fields is contaminated. 
C) Pumping water for irrigation lowers water tables. 
D) All of the statements are correct.

Question 3

The upper surface of an unconfined aquifer is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) water table. 
B) aquifer. 
C) aquiclude. 
D) unconfined aquifer. 
A) water table. 
B) aquifer. 
C) aquiclude. 
D) unconfined aquifer.

Question 4

The presence of coliform bacteria in a source of drinking water indicates

Accepted Answer

A) that it has been contaminated with human or animal waste. 
B) that it contains toxic materials. 
C) that it has a high biochemical oxygen demand. 
D) All of these are correct statements. 
A) that it has been contaminated with human or animal waste. 
B) that it contains toxic materials. 
C) that it has a high biochemical oxygen demand. 
D) All of these are correct statements.

Question 5

Flood control measures to drain the Everglades resulted in devastating native plant and animal communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Laws regulating access to the water in lakes and rivers in the United States:

Accepted Answer

A) are the same in all states. 
B) eastern states have a rule that everyone living near a source of surface water has a right to use it. 
C) western states have a rule that the government of the state allocates access to water. 
D) the use of water for drinking has priority over all other uses. 
A) are the same in all states. 
B) eastern states have a rule that everyone living near a source of surface water has a right to use it. 
C) western states have a rule that the government of the state allocates access to water. 
D) the use of water for drinking has priority over all other uses.

Question 7

Agricultural runoff and mine drainage are examples of point sources of pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Temperature change in water can alter the kinds and number of plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Oxygen depletion can cause increased decomposition of organic matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Eutrophication occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient increase causes excessive aquatic plant growth. 
B) point source pollutants enter the groundwater. 
C) fecal coliform bacteria enters drinking water. 
D) an industry returns heated water to its source. 
A) nutrient increase causes excessive aquatic plant growth. 
B) point source pollutants enter the groundwater. 
C) fecal coliform bacteria enters drinking water. 
D) an industry returns heated water to its source.

Question 11

Las Vegas,Nevada,has seen a great increase in the demand for water since it is one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following removes larger particles from sewage by screening or settling?

Accepted Answer

A) tertiary sewage treatment 
B) activated sludge sewage treatment 
C) secondary sewage treatment 
D) primary sewage treatment 
A) tertiary sewage treatment 
B) activated sludge sewage treatment 
C) secondary sewage treatment 
D) primary sewage treatment

Question 13

Which of the follow pairs of terms are related to one another?

Accepted Answer

A) groundwater and evaporation 
B) groundwater and aquifer 
C) groundwater and runoff 
D) confined aquifer and water table 
A) groundwater and evaporation 
B) groundwater and aquifer 
C) groundwater and runoff 
D) confined aquifer and water table

Question 14

The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for

Accepted Answer

A) domestic use. 
B) agricultural use. 
C) in-stream use. 
D) industrial use. 
A) domestic use. 
B) agricultural use. 
C) in-stream use. 
D) industrial use.

Question 15

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Use of a stream's water flow for such purposes as hydroelectric power.

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 16

Cooling ponds and cooling towers are methods of controlling thermal pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Shortages of potable water can be attributed chiefly to natural,physical processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Water that infiltrates the soil and is stored underground is called runoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is biochemical oxygen demand?

Accepted Answer

A) amount of oxygen required to decay a certain amount of organic matter 
B) a necessary material that is in short supply 
C) method by which settled organic matter is returned to aeration tanks 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) amount of oxygen required to decay a certain amount of organic matter 
B) a necessary material that is in short supply 
C) method by which settled organic matter is returned to aeration tanks 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following involves the removal of phosphorous and nitrogen from sewage?

Accepted Answer

A) tertiary sewage treatment 
B) primary sewage treatment 
C) secondary sewage treatment 
D) activated sludge sewage treatment 
A) tertiary sewage treatment 
B) primary sewage treatment 
C) secondary sewage treatment 
D) activated sludge sewage treatment

The ecosystem in the Everglades National Park was impacted most by:

Which of the following is a common problem associated with irrigation?

The upper surface of an unconfined aquifer is called a(n)

The presence of coliform bacteria in a source of drinking water indicates

Flood control measures to drain the Everglades resulted in devastating native plant and animal communities.

Laws regulating access to the water in lakes and rivers in the United States:

Agricultural runoff and mine drainage are examples of point sources of pollution.

Temperature change in water can alter the kinds and number of plants and animals.

Oxygen depletion can cause increased decomposition of organic matter.

Eutrophication occurs when

Las Vegas,Nevada,has seen a great increase in the demand for water since it is one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S.

Which of the following removes larger particles from sewage by screening or settling?

Which of the follow pairs of terms are related to one another?

The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for

Which of the following best matches the description? -Use of a stream's water flow for such purposes as hydroelectric power.

Cooling ponds and cooling towers are methods of controlling thermal pollution.

Shortages of potable water can be attributed chiefly to natural,physical processes.

Water that infiltrates the soil and is stored underground is called runoff.

What is biochemical oxygen demand?

Which of the following involves the removal of phosphorous and nitrogen from sewage?

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Exam 15: Water

The ecosystem in the Everglades National Park was impacted most by:

Which of the following is a common problem associated with irrigation?

The upper surface of an unconfined aquifer is called a(n)

The presence of coliform bacteria in a source of drinking water indicates

Flood control measures to drain the Everglades resulted in devastating native plant and animal communities.

Laws regulating access to the water in lakes and rivers in the United States:

Agricultural runoff and mine drainage are examples of point sources of pollution.

Temperature change in water can alter the kinds and number of plants and animals.

Oxygen depletion can cause increased decomposition of organic matter.

Eutrophication occurs when

Las Vegas,Nevada,has seen a great increase in the demand for water since it is one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S.

Which of the following removes larger particles from sewage by screening or settling?

Which of the follow pairs of terms are related to one another?

The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for

Which of the following best matches the description? -Use of a stream's water flow for such purposes as hydroelectric power.

Cooling ponds and cooling towers are methods of controlling thermal pollution.

Shortages of potable water can be attributed chiefly to natural,physical processes.

Water that infiltrates the soil and is stored underground is called runoff.

What is biochemical oxygen demand?

Which of the following involves the removal of phosphorous and nitrogen from sewage?

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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