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

increased sewage system failures

increased numbers of natural pollution filters

increased water supply

increased wildlife habitats

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The Working for Water program helps conserve water by employing individuals to remove invasive plants.

How can failing to conserve water contribute to greater water contamination?

Overirrigating fields causes an increase in pollution that results from runoff.

Natural water filters are depleted by the overuse of water.

Sewage systems are more likely to fail due to greater demand, causing higher chances of water contamination.

All of the above

Why is water conservation important?

It is important in desert areas because water is scarce, but not in areas with high levels of precipitation.

Water conservation is important because people are currently consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished.

Water conservation is important because only 10% of Earth’s water sources are usable.

All of the above are true.

Which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true?

Only about 1% of Earth’s water supply is usable for human consumption.

Over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013.

While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor.

Failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.

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

The Safe Drinking Water Act

The Clean Water Act

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

WaterSense

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

The Safe Drinking Water Act

The Clean Water Act

WaterSense

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

Desalination has no known negative impacts on the environment.

The _______ is most likely to be concerned with the overuse of water.

Safe Drinking Water Act

The Clean Water Act

The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

WaterSense program

Blackwater is cheaper and easier to process than greywater.

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