Water Quiz

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered in water?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 0.3%

• 2.5%

• 5%

• 10%

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What is the primary use of freshwater in agriculture?

• Drinking water for livestock

• Cleaning and sterilizing facilities

• Irrigating crops

• Watering lawns

What is the purpose of conservation tillage?

• To reduce water evaporation

• To increase soil erosion

• To improve water quality

• To decrease crop yields

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What is a riparian area?

• A space between land and a waterway

• A type of irrigation method

• A device used to measure soil moisture

• A type of crop residue

Which irrigation method delivers water directly to plant roots?

• Drip irrigation

• Center-pivot irrigation

• Flood/furrow irrigation

• Sprinkler irrigation

What is the main goal of water conservation?

• To increase water evaporation

• To waste water

• To protect and preserve water resources

• To use more water than necessary

Why is freshwater conservation important?

• To prevent food-borne illness

• To reduce water pollution

• To ensure a reliable water supply

• To increase crop yields

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