Question 1

Which of the following is a source of nonpoint water pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) runoff from city streets. 
B) dust and other air pollutants that enter water. 
C) agricultural runoff. 
D) All options are examples of nonpoint water pollution. 
E) None of the options is an example of nonpoint water pollution. 
A) runoff from city streets. 
B) dust and other air pollutants that enter water. 
C) agricultural runoff. 
D) All options are examples of nonpoint water pollution. 
E) None of the options is an example of nonpoint water pollution.

Question 2

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Physical process of transferring water from one area to another.

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 3

A major source of water pollution is municipal sewage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Aquifer that is bound on the top and bottom by impermeable layers.

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 5

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with groundwater mining?

Accepted Answer

A) saltwater intrusion. 
B) subsidence. 
C) increased cost to pump the water to the surface. 
D) increased likelihood that the aquifer will become contaminated. 
A) saltwater intrusion. 
B) subsidence. 
C) increased cost to pump the water to the surface. 
D) increased likelihood that the aquifer will become contaminated.

Question 6

The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would

Accepted Answer

A) store water and release it slowly into the system to allow recovery of native species. 
B) transport water to population centers in northern Florida. 
C) be very inexpensive. 
D) drain more water out of the system to control flooding. 
A) store water and release it slowly into the system to allow recovery of native species. 
B) transport water to population centers in northern Florida. 
C) be very inexpensive. 
D) drain more water out of the system to control flooding.

Question 7

In the United States,Las Vegas,Nevada is one of the fastest growing population centers and this has resulted in

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in demand for water. 
B) forcing the city to look for water farther away. 
C) many people having to move away from the city. 
D) Both an increase in demand for water and forcing the city to look for water farther away are correct. 
A) an increase in demand for water. 
B) forcing the city to look for water farther away. 
C) many people having to move away from the city. 
D) Both an increase in demand for water and forcing the city to look for water farther away are correct.

Question 8

Water supplies are distributed evenly around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bottled water

Accepted Answer

A) has fewer contaminants than water from a municipal water system. 
B) costs more than water from a municipal water system. 
C) is always distilled. 
D) None of these statements is correct. 
A) has fewer contaminants than water from a municipal water system. 
B) costs more than water from a municipal water system. 
C) is always distilled. 
D) None of these statements is correct.

Question 10

The porous layer where water accumulates in the ground is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following are important water pollution problems?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of oxygen in the water 
B) The amount of particulates in the water 
C) The amount of carbon dioxide in the water 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) The amount of oxygen in the water 
B) The amount of particulates in the water 
C) The amount of carbon dioxide in the water 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 12

The amount of runoff and evaporation is directly related to land use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Water is a renewable resource that circulates continually between the atmosphere and:

Accepted Answer

A) The ozone 
B) The temperate zone 
C) The outer limits 
D) The Earth's surface 
A) The ozone 
B) The temperate zone 
C) The outer limits 
D) The Earth's surface

Question 14

All of the following processes are part of the hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) evapotranspiration. 
B) flow of water to the oceans. 
C) precipitation. 
D) saltwater intrusion. 
A) evapotranspiration. 
B) flow of water to the oceans. 
C) precipitation. 
D) saltwater intrusion.

Question 15

Prior appropriation allocates water rights based on:

Accepted Answer

A) who owns the most land. 
B) who is the first born child. 
C) who started using the water first. 
D) who owns the most livestock. 
A) who owns the most land. 
B) who is the first born child. 
C) who started using the water first. 
D) who owns the most livestock.

Question 16

A trickling filter system is generally used

Accepted Answer

A) to remove dissolved organic matter. 
B) to remove small objects. 
C) to remove phosphorus. 
D) to increase the amount of sewage sludge. 
A) to remove dissolved organic matter. 
B) to remove small objects. 
C) to remove phosphorus. 
D) to increase the amount of sewage sludge.

Question 17

Water is a nonrenewable resource because once it is polluted,it is no longer potable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Thermal pollution occurs when industry returns heated water to its source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What two land uses result in substantial wetland loss in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) rural development and forestry 
B) urban development and agriculture 
C) national parks and forestry 
D) military bases and rangeland grazing 
A) rural development and forestry 
B) urban development and agriculture 
C) national parks and forestry 
D) military bases and rangeland grazing

Question 20

An influx of organic compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus into aquatic environments can cause an increase in aquatic plant and algae growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a source of nonpoint water pollution?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Physical process of transferring water from one area to another.

A major source of water pollution is municipal sewage.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Aquifer that is bound on the top and bottom by impermeable layers.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with groundwater mining?

The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would

In the United States,Las Vegas,Nevada is one of the fastest growing population centers and this has resulted in

Water supplies are distributed evenly around the world.

Bottled water

The porous layer where water accumulates in the ground is called a(n)

Which of the following are important water pollution problems?

The amount of runoff and evaporation is directly related to land use.

Water is a renewable resource that circulates continually between the atmosphere and:

All of the following processes are part of the hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Prior appropriation allocates water rights based on:

A trickling filter system is generally used

Water is a nonrenewable resource because once it is polluted,it is no longer potable.

Thermal pollution occurs when industry returns heated water to its source.

What two land uses result in substantial wetland loss in the United States?

An influx of organic compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus into aquatic environments can cause an increase in aquatic plant and algae growth.

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Exam 15: Water

Which of the following is a source of nonpoint water pollution?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Physical process of transferring water from one area to another.

A major source of water pollution is municipal sewage.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Aquifer that is bound on the top and bottom by impermeable layers.

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with groundwater mining?

The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan of 2000 would

In the United States,Las Vegas,Nevada is one of the fastest growing population centers and this has resulted in

Water supplies are distributed evenly around the world.

Bottled water

The porous layer where water accumulates in the ground is called a(n)

Which of the following are important water pollution problems?

The amount of runoff and evaporation is directly related to land use.

Water is a renewable resource that circulates continually between the atmosphere and:

All of the following processes are part of the hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Prior appropriation allocates water rights based on:

A trickling filter system is generally used

Water is a nonrenewable resource because once it is polluted,it is no longer potable.

Thermal pollution occurs when industry returns heated water to its source.

What two land uses result in substantial wetland loss in the United States?

An influx of organic compounds containing nitrogen and phosphorus into aquatic environments can cause an increase in aquatic plant and algae growth.

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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