Practice ES 14.2.1

What fraction of the people on Earth are affected by water shortages?

• One quarter

• One third

• One half

• Two thirds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are the three main uses of fresh water mentioned in the lesson?

• Drinking, Cooking, Cleaning

• Agricultural, Industrial, Personal

• Recreational, Environmental, Educational

• Commercial, Residential, Public

According to the lesson, how much fresh water does the average American use per day for personal uses?

• 100 L

• 150 L

• 200 L

• 250 L

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the most common source of freshwater used in the U.S.?

• Groundwater

• Desalinated water

• Surface water

• Rainwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

How is surface water typically diverted for use?

• By natural springs

• By canals and dams

• By waterfalls

• By direct rainfall

What has caused significant surface water depletion?

• Pollution and sedimentation

• Urbanization and construction

• Drought and overuse

• Climate change and global warming

What was the Aral Sea once known as?

• The largest body of fresh water

• The second largest body of fresh water

• The third largest body of fresh water

• The fourth largest body of fresh water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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

• 50%

• 68%

• 75%

• 80%

Why is groundwater mining considered to turn groundwater into a nonrenewable resource?

• Because it is contaminated with saltwater

• Because it is used for irrigation

• Because it is withdrawn from the ground faster than it can be replaced

• Because it causes cities to sink

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What can be a consequence of groundwater depletion?

• Increase in groundwater levels

• Improvement in water quality

• Cities sinking and saltwater intrusion into aquifers

• More efficient irrigation methods

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4