The Water We Use — Unit test Answers

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Temperature, salinity and density are factors that form

A
deep currents
B
wind currents
C
surface currents
D
deflection currents
4

The oceans were formed when the earth cooled and water vapor condensed to create rain.

A
T
B
F
5

The 3 stages of the water cycle are

A
evaporation
B
precipitation
C
condensation
D
all of the above
6

Which of the following statements about the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems is true?

A
Burning fossil fuels causes a direct increase in the temperatures of ocean water.
B
Burning fossil fuels causes a decrease in the pH of ocean water making it more acidic.
C
Pollution in marine ecosystems causes a decrease in the formation of algal blooms.
D
Addition of warm water has no effect on marine ecosystems.
7

Groundwater overdraft occurs when _______.

A
the location of the water table changes due to season
B
aquifers become polluted
C
the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment
D
trees are planted
9

Aquifers are _______.

A
located below the water table
B
important sources of freshwater
C
located in the saturated zone
D
all of the above
10

Which of the following is NOT an effect of El Niño?

A
mudslides
B
droughts
C
earthquakes
D
hurricanes
11

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
12

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
13

Which of the following is not an effect of erosion on lakes?

A
water leakage
B
wearing away of sides
C
increased water levels
D
basin filling with sediment
14

Australian aborigines could not use wells in the desert due to lack of groundwater.

A
T
B
F
15

The use of buffer strips can help reduce human impacts on waterways.

A
T
B
F

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