Question 1

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Method of disposing of solid waste that involves burying the waste.

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 2

The energy needed to drive the hydrologic cycle is provided by the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

By the year 2025,it is projected that ________ of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.

Accepted Answer

A) 25% (one-fourth) 
B) 33% (one-third) 
C) 90% (nine-tenths) 
D) 66% (two-thirds) 
A) 25% (one-fourth) 
B) 33% (one-third) 
C) 90% (nine-tenths) 
D) 66% (two-thirds)

Question 4

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Top of the layer of water in an aquifer.

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 best matches the description?
-Pressurized aquifer intersecting the surface from which water gushes without being pumped.

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 6

The amount of oxygen required to decompose organic matter in water is called

Accepted Answer

A) BOD. 
B) respiration. 
C) photosynthesis. 
D) DO. 
A) BOD. 
B) respiration. 
C) photosynthesis. 
D) DO.

Question 7

Groundwater mining accounts for nearly half of the drinking water in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Protected forested watersheds help to maintain a steady flow of drinking water to many areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Groundwater

Accepted Answer

A) is in porous rock and does not flow. 
B) can only reach the surface if it is pumped. 
C) accumulates from water that falls on the land's surface. 
D) has no contaminants. 
A) is in porous rock and does not flow. 
B) can only reach the surface if it is pumped. 
C) accumulates from water that falls on the land's surface. 
D) has no contaminants.

Question 10

There is little difference between point and nonpoint source pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Metropolitan areas must deal with a variety of issues to provide basic water services including:

Accepted Answer

A) Water supply for human and industrial needs 
B) Wastewater collection and treatment 
C) Storm water collection and management 
D) Water supply for human and industrial needs and wastewater collection and treatment 
E) All of the options are correct 
A) Water supply for human and industrial needs 
B) Wastewater collection and treatment 
C) Storm water collection and management 
D) Water supply for human and industrial needs and wastewater collection and treatment 
E) All of the options are correct

Question 12

Worldwide,there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed.As the price

Accepted Answer

A) increase,water use decreases. 
B) increases,water use increases. 
C) decreases,water use decreases. 
D) decreases,water use is unchanged. 
A) increase,water use decreases. 
B) increases,water use increases. 
C) decreases,water use decreases. 
D) decreases,water use is unchanged.

Question 13

On a worldwide basis,which of the following uses the least water?

Accepted Answer

A) industry 
B) agriculture 
C) hydroelectric power plants 
D) domestic uses (drinking,cooking,toilets,etc. ) 
A) industry 
B) agriculture 
C) hydroelectric power plants 
D) domestic uses (drinking,cooking,toilets,etc. )

Question 14

Activated sludge sewage treatment is a type of primary wastewater treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which nutrient(s)stimulates algae and aquatic plant growth?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrates and oxygen 
B) lead 
C) phosphates and carbon dioxide 
D) nitrates and phosphates 
A) nitrates and oxygen 
B) lead 
C) phosphates and carbon dioxide 
D) nitrates and phosphates

Question 16

"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Water diversion is part of the water-use planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Pollution from a single pipe or series of pipes.

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 19

What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?

Accepted Answer

A) bathing and cooking 
B) dishes and drinking 
C) lawns and toilets 
D) laundry and car washing 
A) bathing and cooking 
B) dishes and drinking 
C) lawns and toilets 
D) laundry and car washing

Question 20

Tertiary treatment removes large particles by filtering water through large screens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best matches the description? -Method of disposing of solid waste that involves burying the waste.

The energy needed to drive the hydrologic cycle is provided by the sun.

By the year 2025,it is projected that ________ of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Top of the layer of water in an aquifer.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pressurized aquifer intersecting the surface from which water gushes without being pumped.

The amount of oxygen required to decompose organic matter in water is called

Groundwater mining accounts for nearly half of the drinking water in the United States.

Protected forested watersheds help to maintain a steady flow of drinking water to many areas.

Groundwater

There is little difference between point and nonpoint source pollution.

Metropolitan areas must deal with a variety of issues to provide basic water services including:

Worldwide,there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed.As the price

On a worldwide basis,which of the following uses the least water?

Activated sludge sewage treatment is a type of primary wastewater treatment.

Which nutrient(s)stimulates algae and aquatic plant growth?

"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.

Water diversion is part of the water-use planning process.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pollution from a single pipe or series of pipes.

What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?

Tertiary treatment removes large particles by filtering water through large screens.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Method of disposing of solid waste that involves burying the waste.

The energy needed to drive the hydrologic cycle is provided by the sun.

By the year 2025,it is projected that ________ of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Top of the layer of water in an aquifer.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pressurized aquifer intersecting the surface from which water gushes without being pumped.

The amount of oxygen required to decompose organic matter in water is called

Groundwater mining accounts for nearly half of the drinking water in the United States.

Protected forested watersheds help to maintain a steady flow of drinking water to many areas.

Groundwater

There is little difference between point and nonpoint source pollution.

Metropolitan areas must deal with a variety of issues to provide basic water services including:

Worldwide,there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed.As the price

On a worldwide basis,which of the following uses the least water?

Activated sludge sewage treatment is a type of primary wastewater treatment.

Which nutrient(s)stimulates algae and aquatic plant growth?

"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.

Water diversion is part of the water-use planning process.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pollution from a single pipe or series of pipes.

What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?

Tertiary treatment removes large particles by filtering water through large screens.

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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