Question 1

This statement is NOT related to the concept of virtual water: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  "virtual water" refers to the volume of water used in the production of a product 
B)  it is calculated as the difference between inputs and outputs of groundwater systems 
C)  this concept grew out of recognition of the importance of water for agriculture and food production 
D)  nations can preserve domestic water resources by importing water intensive products 
A)  "virtual water" refers to the volume of water used in the production of a product 
B)  it is calculated as the difference between inputs and outputs of groundwater systems 
C)  this concept grew out of recognition of the importance of water for agriculture and food production 
D)  nations can preserve domestic water resources by importing water intensive products

Question 2

The areas of Canada most vulnerable to drought are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Prairies, northern Quebec, and New Brunswick 
B)  the Prairies, Ontario, and eastern Manitoba 
C)  the Prairies, Alberta, and northern Saskatchewan 
D)  the Prairies, southern Ontario, and interior BC 
A)  the Prairies, northern Quebec, and New Brunswick 
B)  the Prairies, Ontario, and eastern Manitoba 
C)  the Prairies, Alberta, and northern Saskatchewan 
D)  the Prairies, southern Ontario, and interior BC

Question 3

Hydroelectric power generation provides "clean energy" because it causes no negative environmental impacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ is an example of a non-point source of pollution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agricultural run-off 
B)  A sewage outfall pipe 
C)  A manufacturing plant's waste disposal pipe 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Agricultural run-off 
B)  A sewage outfall pipe 
C)  A manufacturing plant's waste disposal pipe 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Water ethics ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are supported by the Canadian government 
B)  are principles to guide behaviour regarding water access 
C)  have been firmly established by the UN human rights council as legally binding 
D)  ensure industrial water extraction rights 
A)  are supported by the Canadian government 
B)  are principles to guide behaviour regarding water access 
C)  have been firmly established by the UN human rights council as legally binding 
D)  ensure industrial water extraction rights

Question 6

Countries opposed to a resolution for water to be recognized as a basic human right include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spain 
B)  Canada 
C)  Germany 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Spain 
B)  Canada 
C)  Germany 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

What does Environment Canada recommend in order to reduce water use in the home, and what are the three rules of water conservation?

Accepted Answer

The first step to reduce water use in th

Question 8

What is the difference between structural and non-structural approaches to flood management? Give two examples of each approach.

Accepted Answer

Structural approaches modify the behavio

Question 9

Mercury in reservoirs comes from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nearby upland terrestrial soils 
B)  bacterial decomposition of organic material 
C)  dam effluents 
D)  dam construction debris 
A)  nearby upland terrestrial soils 
B)  bacterial decomposition of organic material 
C)  dam effluents 
D)  dam construction debris

Question 10

Exporting water to other countries can be easily halted if the exporting country experiences shortages or drought conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

PLUARG studies did not provide credible scientific evidence of non-point source pollutants entering Lake Erie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The First Nations Water Management Strategy aimed to achieve improvements in the quality and safety of drinking water on First Nation reserves by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  building and upgrading water systems to meet standards 
B)  developing comprehensive policies, guidelines, and standards 
C)  educating on-reserve residents about drinking water issues 
D)  All of the above 
A)  building and upgrading water systems to meet standards 
B)  developing comprehensive policies, guidelines, and standards 
C)  educating on-reserve residents about drinking water issues 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

What are the reasons for creating water diversions in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Even though Canada has an abundance of f

Question 14

________ was involved in spearheading the James Bay Project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Bourassa 
B)  René Levesque 
C)  Gilles Duceppe 
D)  Jean Charést 
A)  Robert Bourassa 
B)  René Levesque 
C)  Gilles Duceppe 
D)  Jean Charést

Question 15

________ aims to improve water use efficiency by challenging basic patterns of consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply management 
B)  The virtual water 
C)  The soft path 
D)  Demand management 
A)  Supply management 
B)  The virtual water 
C)  The soft path 
D)  Demand management

Question 16

Tertiary wastewater treatment includes the removing of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble materials 
B)  chemical and nutrient contaminants 
C)  bacterial impurities from water 
D)  All of the above 
A)  insoluble materials 
B)  chemical and nutrient contaminants 
C)  bacterial impurities from water 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

________ has the highest per capita water use.

Accepted Answer

A)  India and Japan 
B)  Switzerland and Sweden 
C)  the United Kingdom and China 
D)  Canada and the United States 
A)  India and Japan 
B)  Switzerland and Sweden 
C)  the United Kingdom and China 
D)  Canada and the United States

Question 18

More Canadians get their drinking water from wells than from municipal water treatment plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Violent conflict over access to water resources is highly unlikely in the near future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Countries that are assessed as having an extremely high level of baseline water stress automatically experience scarcity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

This statement is NOT related to the concept of virtual water: ________.

The areas of Canada most vulnerable to drought are ________.

Hydroelectric power generation provides "clean energy" because it causes no negative environmental impacts.

________ is an example of a non-point source of pollution.

Water ethics ________.

Countries opposed to a resolution for water to be recognized as a basic human right include ________.

What does Environment Canada recommend in order to reduce water use in the home, and what are the three rules of water conservation?

What is the difference between structural and non-structural approaches to flood management? Give two examples of each approach.

Mercury in reservoirs comes from ________.

Exporting water to other countries can be easily halted if the exporting country experiences shortages or drought conditions.

PLUARG studies did not provide credible scientific evidence of non-point source pollutants entering Lake Erie.

The First Nations Water Management Strategy aimed to achieve improvements in the quality and safety of drinking water on First Nation reserves by ________.

What are the reasons for creating water diversions in Canada?

________ was involved in spearheading the James Bay Project.

________ aims to improve water use efficiency by challenging basic patterns of consumption.

Tertiary wastewater treatment includes the removing of ________.

________ has the highest per capita water use.

More Canadians get their drinking water from wells than from municipal water treatment plants.

Violent conflict over access to water resources is highly unlikely in the near future.

Countries that are assessed as having an extremely high level of baseline water stress automatically experience scarcity.

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Responding to Global Environmental Change

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Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

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Forests

Agriculture

Minerals and Energy

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Exam 12: Water

This statement is NOT related to the concept of virtual water: ________.

The areas of Canada most vulnerable to drought are ________.

Hydroelectric power generation provides "clean energy" because it causes no negative environmental impacts.

________ is an example of a non-point source of pollution.

Water ethics ________.

Countries opposed to a resolution for water to be recognized as a basic human right include ________.

What does Environment Canada recommend in order to reduce water use in the home, and what are the three rules of water conservation?

What is the difference between structural and non-structural approaches to flood management? Give two examples of each approach.

Mercury in reservoirs comes from ________.

Exporting water to other countries can be easily halted if the exporting country experiences shortages or drought conditions.

PLUARG studies did not provide credible scientific evidence of non-point source pollutants entering Lake Erie.

The First Nations Water Management Strategy aimed to achieve improvements in the quality and safety of drinking water on First Nation reserves by ________.

What are the reasons for creating water diversions in Canada?

________ was involved in spearheading the James Bay Project.

________ aims to improve water use efficiency by challenging basic patterns of consumption.

Tertiary wastewater treatment includes the removing of ________.

________ has the highest per capita water use.

More Canadians get their drinking water from wells than from municipal water treatment plants.

Violent conflict over access to water resources is highly unlikely in the near future.

Countries that are assessed as having an extremely high level of baseline water stress automatically experience scarcity.

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Oceans and Fisheries

Forests

Agriculture

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters