How to increase freshwater sustainably

How to increase freshwater sustainably

9th Grade

29 Qs

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 How to increase freshwater sustainably

How to increase freshwater sustainably

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9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue with pumping groundwater for food production and city use?

It is too expensive.

It is being pumped faster than it can be replenished by nature.

It is not needed for cities.

It is only used for industrial purposes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a negative impact of dam-and-reservoir systems and water transfer projects?

They are too cheap to maintain.

They do not expand water distribution.

They disrupt ecosystems and displace people.

They are ineffective in storing water.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is desalination not widely used to increase freshwater supplies?

It is too simple.

It is ineffective.

It is expensive.

It is unnecessary.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one consequence of overpumping aquifers?

Increases food production

Lowers food prices

Causes land subsidence and sinkhole development

Improves water quality

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does overpumping aquifers widen the gap between the rich and the poor?

It increases water availability

It raises food prices

It reduces energy costs

It improves irrigation methods

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when water tables drop due to overpumping?

Water must be pumped from higher depths

Water must be pumped from lower depths

Water becomes more abundant

Water quality improves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential effect of drawing salt water into freshwater aquifers?

Makes water more drinkable

Improves irrigation efficiency

Makes water undrinkable/unusable for irrigation

Increases freshwater supply

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