Hydrosphere Intro Flashcard

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Class Period: 1, 2

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What percentage of U.S. groundwater is used for irrigation?

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68%

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Which of the following is a main use of fresh water? Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Both B and C

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Both B and C

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Eutrophication is caused by: Toxic chemicals, Excess nutrients, Oil spills, Sediment pollution

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Excess nutrients

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What defines a watershed?

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An area that supplies water to a river system.

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Which law regulates water pollution and sets standards for water quality in the U.S.?

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Clean Water Act

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Which process removes salt from seawater to create freshwater?

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Desalination

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Freshwater is water with very few dissolved salts and is __________ but limited in availability.

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Renewable

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Groundwater seeping through soil and collecting in __________ is an important source of drinking water.

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Aquifers

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The __________ is where surface water can soak into the ground and reach an aquifer.

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Recharge zone