Water and History Blog Post

What is one theory about the origin of water on Earth mentioned in the passage?

• Water was brought by extraplanetary sources like comets and meteoroids.

• Water was created by volcanic activity on Earth.

• Water was formed from the condensation of gases in the atmosphere.

• Water was a result of chemical reactions in the Earth's core.

According to the passage, what percentage of the human brain is composed of water?

• 73%

• 90%

• 83%

• 64%

What natural inclination does the author suggest might drive their desire to kayak on the Willamette River?

• A longing to connect with nature.

• A natural inclination to join with other H2O molecules.

• A desire for physical exercise.

• A wish to explore new places.

What did the author and his girlfriend drink when they forgot to carry water during a camping trip?

• Warm Doctor Pepper sodas

• Cold Coca-Cola

• Bottled water

• Orange juice

What was the author's assumption during the backpacking trip near Glacier Peak?

• There would be many streams along the route

• The weather would be cool

• They would find a water fountain

• They could buy water along the way

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How did the evolution of human societies change our relationship with water?

• By creating a need for irrigation in large agricultural operations

• By reducing the need for water

• By making water easily available

• By eliminating the need for agriculture

What engineering feat did the Romans accomplish to supply water to Rome?

• Built magnificent aqueducts

• Constructed large dams

• Created underground reservoirs

• Developed water purification systems

How long ago were irrigation channels built in the Jordan Valley?

• Approximately 8000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

What is one engineering feat humans have not yet accomplished?

• Engineering ocean currents or wind patterns

• Building longer aqueducts

• Creating larger dams

• Developing faster irrigation systems

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What did the Assyrians engineer into their Nineveh Aqueduct 2700 years ago?

• An inverted siphon

• A water wheel

• A filtration system

• A dam