Water Test Review

Most of Earth's liquid fresh water is found ________

• A) in ice caps and glaciers
• B) in lakes
• C) underground
• D) in the oceans

Precipitation that falls on Earth's surface ________.

• A) is usually already unusable because of acid rain
• B) may take a variety of pathways through surface water or groundwater flow
• C) almost entirely filters down into the underground aquifers
• D) may take a variety of pathways through surface water or groundwater flow

One-fifth of Earth's total freshwater supply is in ________.

• A) ponds
• B) the ocean
• C) groundwater
• D) estuaries

An artesian aquifer occurs where ________.

• A) several aquifers have merged
• B) granite is overlain by a sandy substrate, allowing percolation into the aquifer
• C) a water-bearing layer is trapped between two layers that are less permeable
• D) a well is dug through layers of sand and gravel into the water table

Humans use more fresh water for ________ than for any other purpose.

• A) drinking and cooking
• B) washing and home use
• C) agricultural irrigation

We build dams to ________.

• A) drain wetlands for urban development
• B) generate electricity, prevent flooding, and provide irrigation
• C) control the spread of waterborne diseases
• D) transform watersheds into farms, towns, and recreational areas E) improve the habitat for native fish

The temperature at which air saturates and produces liquid called.

• a.  The saturation point
• b.  The dew point
• c.  The condensation

Sinkholes result from ________. following rain

• A) overconsumption of water from aquifers weakening the substrate
• B) building on floodplains
• C) flood damage and chemical erosion that become weak
• D) poorly drilled wells in soft soils

Which of the following will contribute to water conservation?

• A) using aerial sprays for crop irrigation
• B) planting non-native wetland plants for landscaping
• C) washing dishes by hand

Which of the following will contribute to water conservation?

• A) using aerial sprays for crop irrigation
• B) planting non-native wetland plants for landscaping
• washing dishes by hand
• D) watering lawns at night, using low-flow faucets, and landscaping with native plants