Ch 14; 2

What percent of global fresh water is used on agriculture?

• 80%
• 50%
• 90%
• 69%

On average, what percent of fresh water goes to personal use?

• 15%
• 20%
• 5%
• 12%

How many gallons of water does it take to grow 2.2 pounds of wheat?

• 150 gallons
• 100 gallons
• 175 gallons
• 400 gallons

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How many gallons of water is needed to produce 2.2 pounds of grain-fed beef?

• 1,500 gallons

• 4000 gallons

• 200 gallons

• 800 gallons

T/F - A standard bottle of water requires about twice as much water to produce than it holds

• True
• Partially true
• False
• Depends on the brand

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How many gallons of water does it take on average to flush a standard toilet?

• 2.5 gallons
• 6 gallons

• 1 gallon
• 3 gallons

What is water diversion?

• Water diversion is the process of creating artificial waterfalls.
• Water diversion is the process of removing water from the water cycle.
• Water diversion is the process of purifying water for consumption.
• Water diversion is the process of moving water from its natural course or location to another location for various purposes.

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Any obstruction placed in a River or stream to block its flow

• Dam
• Aqueduct
• Levee
• Weir

Large lakes that store water for human use

• Ponds
• Reservoirs
• Oceans
• Rivers

T/F - Dams can prevent floods by storing seasonal surges

• Partially true
• True
• False
• Rarely

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