Water Policy Answers

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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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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
4

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

A
Safe Drinking Water Act
B
The Clean Water Act
C
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
D
WaterSense program
5

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

A
Only about 1% of Earth’s water supply is usable for human consumption.
B
Over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013.
C
While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor.
D
Failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.
6

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
7

Conserving water can save money while protecting the environment.

A
T
B
F
8

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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Why is water conservation important?

A
It is important in desert areas because water is scarce, but not in areas with high levels of precipitation.
B
Water conservation is important because people are currently consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished.
C
Water conservation is important because only 10% of Earth’s water sources are usable.
D
All of the above are true.
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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

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