The Water We Use Answers

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Which of the following best describes the availability of freshwater on Earth?

A
Less than 1% of Earth’s water is liquid freshwater.
B
More than two thirds of Earth’s freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps.
C
99% of liquid freshwater on Earth is stored as groundwater.
D
All of the above.
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Which of the following is not an option for solving the world water crisis?

A
desalination
B
finding new sources of freshwater
C
reducing overconsumption
D
wastewater treatment plants
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Which of the following best explains the importance of water to humans?

A
Water is essential for sustaining human life.
B
Water is important for shipping and trade.
C
Water is a valuable, profitable commodity.
D
All of the above
4

Which of the following human activities do not require water?

A
agriculture
B
household chores
C
industry
D
none of the above
5

Most people in cities get their water _______.

A
by supplying it themselves
B
by delivery through pipes
C
through private suppliers
D
all of the above
6

The world’s supply of freshwater is increasing.

A
T
B
F
7

Which of the following is least likely to have difficulties with economic access to potable water?

A
Zimbabwe
B
Australia
C
India
D
None of the above
8

The principle reason that most of North America and Europe do not have difficulties with access to potable water is their wealth.

A
T
B
F
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The defining characteristic of potable water is that it _______.

A
is used as tap water
B
can be used for washing and irrigation
C
can be used and consumed without risk
D
is delivered through pipes
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Lakes and rivers constitute _______.

A
87% of freshwater
B
a tiny fraction of Earth’s freshwater
C
a majority of Earth’s freshwater
D
a majority of water on earth

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