Water Resources

Water first peculates through the __________

• Soil

• Rocks

• Water drain

• Body

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is not a benefit of a reservoir scheme?

• Can be used to generate electricity.

• Reduces flooding downstream.

• Can improve routes for migratory fish.

• Can generate income from tourism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Why are water transfer schemes popular?

• They can transfer large amounts of water to where it is needed.

• They cause little environmental impact.

• Only surplus water is transferred that would otherwise be lost to the sea.

• They are cheap.

Which of the following is globally the highest user of water?

• Agriculture sector

• Industrial sector

• Leisure sector

• Domestic sector

With reference to the figure below, in descending order of water use per capita which of the following ranking is correct?

• USA, UK, Australia, Malawi

• Australia, USA, UK and Malawi

• USA, UK, Malawi and Australia

• USA, Australia, UK and Malawi

In which of the following areas is water stress most prevalent?

• South America

• North America

• Asia

• Australia and Oceania

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is true about rainfall harvesting schemes?

• They are expensive.

• Is relatively easy to maintain.

• They increase risk of flooding.

• They increase risk of soil erosion.

Which of the following statements about greywater is correct?

• Greywater can be used for cooking.

• Greywater is suitable for washing.

• Greywater is suitable for watering plants.

• Greywater comprises of all the wastewater from domestic use.

which of the following should you not use grey water for?

• irrigation

• gardening

• flushing the toilet

• cooking

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

which of these is ok to use black water for?

• irrigation

• washing hands

• showering

• cooking