Water Policy — Unit test Answers

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An increase in the number of phytoplankton in an aquatic ecosystem is always beneficial.

A
T
B
F
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Due to decreased light penetration, which area of rivers and streams will have less diversity of plant life?

A
the source
B
the mouth
C
the middle portion
D
none of the above
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Potable water delivery systems are characterized by _______.

A
high infrastructure costs
B
aqueducts
C
glass bottles
D
rivers
4

Eutrophication is caused by _______.

A
an increase in nutrients
B
a decrease in nutrients
C
the introduction of new species of animals
D
the introduction of new species of plants
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Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems?

A
It can result in fish kills and restrictions on human consumption.
B
It can change the physiology of fish.
C
It can cause long-term alterations of aquatic ecosystems.
D
All of the above
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Access to potable water is most heavily limited by _______.

A
money
B
precipitation
C
raw water supplies
D
climate
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The Karez well system _______.

A
was the first known use of wells
B
was a postindustrial system
C
transported groundwater from a distance
D
all of the above
8

Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?

A
The Safe Drinking Water Act
B
The Clean Water Act
C
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
D
WaterSense
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Freshwater is used principally as drinking water.

A
T
B
F
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Fish that feed on sediment will most likely be found in _______ rivers.

A
shallow
B
narrow
C
deep
D
fast-moving
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Where is the water table located?

A
10 ft below the surface
B
below the saturated zone
C
at the top of the saturated zone
D
all of the above
12

Which of the following is true of salt lakes?

A
The water flowing in to salt lakes comes directly from the ocean.
B
Salt lakes are formed when river bends are cut off.
C
The water flowing in to salt lakes contains minerals.
D
Salt lakes do not experience shrinking due to erosion.
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Which of the following sources of pollution would be the most difficult to track and regulate?

A
lawn fertilizer runoff
B
a waste treatment plant
C
a factory
D
a nuclear power plant
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Which of the following practices could help reduce erosion of water banks?

A
buffer strips
B
natural fertilizers and pesticides
C
decrease in fossil fuel emissions
D
all of the above
15

Human activity on land can have a profound influence on marine ecosystems.

A
T
B
F
16

What is the greatest use of groundwater?

A
drinking
B
industry
C
agriculture
D
recreation
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of rivers and streams?

A
vary in size
B
mainly saltwater
C
part of the water cycle
D
flow toward other bodies of water
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Which of the following is a way that humans impact rivers and streams?

A
pollution
B
dams
C
flooding
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 statements about desalination is true?

A
Desalination is less expensive than water reclamation.
B
Desalination uses large amounts of energy.
C
Desalination is the main process used to provide water for crop irrigation.
D
All of the above

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