APES Water

Most fresh water is present in the form of:

• ice caps and glaciers

• water in lakes

• water in rivers

• groundwater

• atmospheric water vapor

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The upper limit of an unconfined underground reservoir of water is termed the:

• aquifer

• watershed

• water table

• wetland

• groundwater

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The greatest use of fresh water is for:

• industry

• irrigation

• small businesses

• homes

• mining

The region with highest demand for additional water to support human activities and habitation is/are:

• arid and semiarid areas

• floodplains

• wetlands

• coastal areas

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Dams may be installed in rivers:

• to generate electricity

• to control floods

• to provide a water supply to industries and municipalities

• all of these

• none of these

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In many developing countries individuals:

• utilize excessive amounts of water for irrigation.

• use about 200 gallons of fresh water per day.

• have insufficient water to meet basic drinking and household needs.

• use the most current technology to increase their water use efficiency.

• rely on desalinization to provide the majority of their water needs.

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Landscaping with rocks and plants that require little water is known as:

• rock gardening

• xeriscaping

• desert area art

• cactus-scaping

• dry-land landscaping

The area of land where water drains into a river and its tributaries is called a _.

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Approximately what percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater (liquid and solid)?

• 75%

• 25%

• 2.5%

• 0.25%

• 0.025%

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Eutrophication:

• lessens biodiversity.

• lowers the dissolved oxygen content of the water.

• is caused by nutrient enrichment.

• results in increased photosynthetic productivity.

• all of these

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