Water Policy Answers

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The Safe Drinking Water Act limits the amount of pollution introduced into waterways.

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T
B
F
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Desalination has no known negative impacts on the environment.

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T
B
F
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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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What is a key difference between greywater use and water reclamation?

A
If collected separately, greywater can be used for certain applications without treatment.
B
Greywater use is more costly than water reclamation.
C
Water from reclamation is always safe for drinking, while greywater is not.
D
Greywater has been mixed with sewage, while reclaimed water is derived from clean water.
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The EPA regulates the dumping of _______ in oceans as outlined by the Ocean Dumping Act.

A
industrial waste
B
sewage sludge
C
medical waste
D
all of the above
6

Which of the following might occur if people fail to conserve water?

A
increased sewage system failures
B
increased numbers of natural pollution filters
C
increased water supply
D
increased wildlife habitats
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The water reclamation process is used to remove solids and impurities, but does not return water to a potable state.

A
T
B
F
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How can failing to conserve water contribute to greater water contamination?

A
Overirrigating fields causes an increase in pollution that results from runoff.
B
Natural water filters are depleted by the overuse of water.
C
Sewage systems are more likely to fail due to greater demand, causing higher chances of water contamination.
D
All of the above
9

Which of the following is a program rather than a law regulating water quality?

A
The Safe Drinking Water Act
B
The Clean Water Act
C
WaterSense
D
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
10

Conserving water can save money while protecting the environment.

A
T
B
F

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