ES Ch 10 summary quiz

What is the main purpose of tiered pricing in water management as discussed in the passage?

• To increase revenue for water utilities

• To discourage wasteful use of fresh water

• To make water more affordable for low-income customers

• To simplify the billing process for customers

How many people in the United States depend on the Colorado River for water, electricity, and other ecosystem services?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 40 million

• 60 million

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What is the collective name for the complex combination of federal, state, and local laws governing the use of the Colorado River?

• The River Act

• The Water Conservation Law

• The Law of the River

• The Colorado Water Agreement

What is groundwater?

• Fresh water that sinks through spaces in soil, gravel, and rock

• Water that is stored above ground

• Precipitation that evaporates

• Saltwater from the ocean

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What is a consequence of overpumping aquifers?

• Land subsidence

• Increased food production

• Improved water quality

• Decreased food prices

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What is surface runoff?

• Precipitation that does not sink into the ground or evaporate

• Water stored in aquifers

• Water that is desalinated

• Saltwater from the ocean

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What is a disadvantage of desalination?

• It is expensive and produces salty wastewater

• It increases freshwater supplies

• It is environmentally friendly

• It is a cost-effective solution

What is a benefit of dam-and-reservoir systems?

• They provide fresh water to cities and generate electricity

• They increase the salinity of freshwater

• They reduce the need for water conservation

• They are a natural source of fresh water

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Why is fresh water in short supply?

• Uneven distribution and poor management

• Abundance of groundwater

• Excessive rainfall

• Efficient water management

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What is reliable surface runoff?

• A stable source of fresh water from year to year

• Water that evaporates quickly

• Unpredictable water supply

• Water that is stored in aquifers

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