Question 1

Eutrophication results in:

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A) increased biodiversity. 
B) increased dissolved oxygen content of the water. 
C) reduced light penetration. 
D) decreased photosynthetic productivity. 
A) increased biodiversity. 
B) increased dissolved oxygen content of the water. 
C) reduced light penetration. 
D) decreased photosynthetic productivity.

Question 2

The upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater is termed the:

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A) aquifer. 
B) water table. 
C) watershed. 
D) wetland. 
A) aquifer. 
B) water table. 
C) watershed. 
D) wetland.

Question 3

Sustainable water use refers to:

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A) acquiring water supplies for human consumption by using the best available technology such as building dams and constructing water diversion systems. 
B) obtaining water from previously unusable sources of water by removing salt from seawater or salty groundwater. 
C) the wise use of water resources,without harming the essential functioning of the hydrologic cycle or the ecosystems on which present and future humans depend. 
D) conserving water by reusing and recycling water and improving water-use efficiency to augment water supplies 
A) acquiring water supplies for human consumption by using the best available technology such as building dams and constructing water diversion systems. 
B) obtaining water from previously unusable sources of water by removing salt from seawater or salty groundwater. 
C) the wise use of water resources,without harming the essential functioning of the hydrologic cycle or the ecosystems on which present and future humans depend. 
D) conserving water by reusing and recycling water and improving water-use efficiency to augment water supplies

Question 4

In Europe more than 50% of the available water is used for what purpose

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A) agriculture 
B) domestic use 
C) industrial use 
D) groundwater recharge 
A) agriculture 
B) domestic use 
C) industrial use 
D) groundwater recharge

Question 5

Which of the following pollution problems are caused by sewage pollution

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A) Sediments that can reduce light penetration in water bodies. 
B) Disease causing agents that pose a risk to human health. 
C) Radioactive substances that can potentially threaten drinking water. 
D) Carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global climate change. 
A) Sediments that can reduce light penetration in water bodies. 
B) Disease causing agents that pose a risk to human health. 
C) Radioactive substances that can potentially threaten drinking water. 
D) Carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global climate change.

Question 6

The effect of sewage on waterways is most similar to the effects of which of the following water pollutants

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A) Pesticides. 
B) Sedimentation from soil erosion. 
C) Heavy metals. 
D) Fertilizers. 
A) Pesticides. 
B) Sedimentation from soil erosion. 
C) Heavy metals. 
D) Fertilizers.

Question 7

What is the MOST serious water related issue for people in developing countries

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A) Insufficient access to clean water to meet basic drinking and household needs. 
B) Salinization from too much irrigation. 
C) High municipal consumption and waste of water. 
D) Eutrophication of lakes. 
A) Insufficient access to clean water to meet basic drinking and household needs. 
B) Salinization from too much irrigation. 
C) High municipal consumption and waste of water. 
D) Eutrophication of lakes.

Question 8

Why is water sometimes treated with ultraviolet (UV)radiation

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A) To improve its color. 
B) To improve its taste. 
C) To remove sediment. 
D) To kill disease-causing agents. 
A) To improve its color. 
B) To improve its taste. 
C) To remove sediment. 
D) To kill disease-causing agents.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the overdrawing of surface waters and ground water.As part of your response,please define surface water,runoff,watershed,groundwater,and aquifer.Also discuss the repercussions of overdrawing surface water and ground water.

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Surface water is the precipitation that

Question 10

Microirrigation is a type of irrigation:

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A) in which pipes with tiny holes bored in them convey water directly to individual plants. 
B) in which water used in sinks and showers is used to irrigate fields. 
C) in which recycled wastewater is used to water crops. 
D) that uses captured rainwater to irrigate farm plots. 
A) in which pipes with tiny holes bored in them convey water directly to individual plants. 
B) in which water used in sinks and showers is used to irrigate fields. 
C) in which recycled wastewater is used to water crops. 
D) that uses captured rainwater to irrigate farm plots.

Question 11

What is the basis for water's high melting / freezing point

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A) Water molecules have a non-polar structure. 
B) It forms hydrogen bonds between adjacent molecules. 
C) Water molecules can form ionic bonds. 
D) Because it is a positive ion. 
A) Water molecules have a non-polar structure. 
B) It forms hydrogen bonds between adjacent molecules. 
C) Water molecules can form ionic bonds. 
D) Because it is a positive ion.

Question 12

Which of the following associations correctly pairs the current law with its goal controlling water pollution

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A) Clean Water Act (1987)- sets uniform federal standards for public drinking water supplies. 
B) Clean Water Act (1977)- sets the maximum permissible amounts of water pollutants that can be discharged from a sewage treatment plant,factory,or other point source. 
C) Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)- sets the amount of tax to charge polluters to pay for the cleanup of drinking water. 
D) Safe Water Drinking Act (1996)- regulates underground injection of wastes such that groundwater is protected. 
A) Clean Water Act (1987)- sets uniform federal standards for public drinking water supplies. 
B) Clean Water Act (1977)- sets the maximum permissible amounts of water pollutants that can be discharged from a sewage treatment plant,factory,or other point source. 
C) Safe Drinking Water Act (1974)- sets the amount of tax to charge polluters to pay for the cleanup of drinking water. 
D) Safe Water Drinking Act (1996)- regulates underground injection of wastes such that groundwater is protected.

Question 13

Compare and contrast point source and nonpoint source pollution.Include the following components in your comparison: sources,impact,prevention,and regulation of each type of pollution.

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Point source pollution is discharge of w

Question 14

Removing too much fresh water from a river:

Accepted Answer

A) can cause a river to become devoid of dissolved minerals and salts as there is less water to hold these substances in solution. 
B) can cause a decrease in bird populations because of the ensuing water shortage and reduced productivity in the estuarine areas that are breeding grounds for many species. 
C) has little effect on associated wetland areas as such areas are naturally adapted to dramatic declines in water levels. 
D) actually results in an increase in productivity of associated wetlands and estuaries because the lower water flows carry more nutrients. 
A) can cause a river to become devoid of dissolved minerals and salts as there is less water to hold these substances in solution. 
B) can cause a decrease in bird populations because of the ensuing water shortage and reduced productivity in the estuarine areas that are breeding grounds for many species. 
C) has little effect on associated wetland areas as such areas are naturally adapted to dramatic declines in water levels. 
D) actually results in an increase in productivity of associated wetlands and estuaries because the lower water flows carry more nutrients.

Question 15

Groundwater can be contaminated from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

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A) backyards. 
B) municipal sanitary landfills. 
C) intensively cultivated agricultural lands. 
D) None of these choices. 
A) backyards. 
B) municipal sanitary landfills. 
C) intensively cultivated agricultural lands. 
D) None of these choices.

Question 16

The process in the water cycle that moves water from the land and ocean to the atmosphere is called:

Accepted Answer

A) irrigation 
B) runoff 
C) precipitation 
D) evaporation 
A) irrigation 
B) runoff 
C) precipitation 
D) evaporation

Question 17

As a water user,you have a responsibility to use water carefully and wisely.To conserve water,it is suggested that you:

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A) wash dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher. 
B) plant more trees in your yard. 
C) cut shower time down to 30 minutes. 
D) choose a high efficiency washing machine. 
A) wash dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher. 
B) plant more trees in your yard. 
C) cut shower time down to 30 minutes. 
D) choose a high efficiency washing machine.

Question 18

How do heavy metals like zinc and copper most often contaminate surface waters in suburban areas

Accepted Answer

A) Leachate from sanitary landfills. 
B) Wearing of roofing materials. 
C) Corrosion of plumbing systems. 
D) Fertilizer and pesticide use on suburban lawns. 
A) Leachate from sanitary landfills. 
B) Wearing of roofing materials. 
C) Corrosion of plumbing systems. 
D) Fertilizer and pesticide use on suburban lawns.

Question 19

Which of the following nonpoint source pollutants is INCORRECTLY matched with an effect

Accepted Answer

A) soil erosion from logging operations - sediment pollution 
B) animal waste from livestock operations - infectious diseases 
C) road salt from urban streets - low BOD 
D) fertilizer runoff from farm fields- eutrophication 
A) soil erosion from logging operations - sediment pollution 
B) animal waste from livestock operations - infectious diseases 
C) road salt from urban streets - low BOD 
D) fertilizer runoff from farm fields- eutrophication

Question 20

What is gray water

Accepted Answer

A) Water used in industrial processing that is cleaned and used for irrigation. 
B) Leftover irrigation water that is collected and recycled. 
C) Water that has already been used in sinks,showers,washing machines,and dishwashers. 
D) Water contaminated by salt from saltwater intrusion that is used for industry. 
A) Water used in industrial processing that is cleaned and used for irrigation. 
B) Leftover irrigation water that is collected and recycled. 
C) Water that has already been used in sinks,showers,washing machines,and dishwashers. 
D) Water contaminated by salt from saltwater intrusion that is used for industry.

Eutrophication results in:

The upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater is termed the:

Sustainable water use refers to:

In Europe more than 50% of the available water is used for what purpose

Which of the following pollution problems are caused by sewage pollution

The effect of sewage on waterways is most similar to the effects of which of the following water pollutants

What is the MOST serious water related issue for people in developing countries

Why is water sometimes treated with ultraviolet (UV)radiation

Compare and contrast the overdrawing of surface waters and ground water.As part of your response,please define surface water,runoff,watershed,groundwater,and aquifer.Also discuss the repercussions of overdrawing surface water and ground water.

Microirrigation is a type of irrigation:

What is the basis for water's high melting / freezing point

Which of the following associations correctly pairs the current law with its goal controlling water pollution

Compare and contrast point source and nonpoint source pollution.Include the following components in your comparison: sources,impact,prevention,and regulation of each type of pollution.

Removing too much fresh water from a river:

Groundwater can be contaminated from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

The process in the water cycle that moves water from the land and ocean to the atmosphere is called:

As a water user,you have a responsibility to use water carefully and wisely.To conserve water,it is suggested that you:

How do heavy metals like zinc and copper most often contaminate surface waters in suburban areas

Which of the following nonpoint source pollutants is INCORRECTLY matched with an effect

What is gray water

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Exam 10: Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

Eutrophication results in:

The upper surface of the saturated zone of groundwater is termed the:

Sustainable water use refers to:

In Europe more than 50% of the available water is used for what purpose

Which of the following pollution problems are caused by sewage pollution

The effect of sewage on waterways is most similar to the effects of which of the following water pollutants

What is the MOST serious water related issue for people in developing countries

Why is water sometimes treated with ultraviolet (UV)radiation

Compare and contrast the overdrawing of surface waters and ground water.As part of your response,please define surface water,runoff,watershed,groundwater,and aquifer.Also discuss the repercussions of overdrawing surface water and ground water.

Microirrigation is a type of irrigation:

What is the basis for water's high melting / freezing point

Which of the following associations correctly pairs the current law with its goal controlling water pollution

Compare and contrast point source and nonpoint source pollution.Include the following components in your comparison: sources,impact,prevention,and regulation of each type of pollution.

Removing too much fresh water from a river:

Groundwater can be contaminated from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

The process in the water cycle that moves water from the land and ocean to the atmosphere is called:

As a water user,you have a responsibility to use water carefully and wisely.To conserve water,it is suggested that you:

How do heavy metals like zinc and copper most often contaminate surface waters in suburban areas

Which of the following nonpoint source pollutants is INCORRECTLY matched with an effect

What is gray water

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Global Atmospheric Changes

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Mineral and Soil Resources

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Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

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Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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