A) used water from showers,sinks,dishwashers,and tubs B) water that has been used for irrigation C) water that can never be used again D) water that is not needed E) water that comes from the faucet A) used water from showers,sinks,dishwashers,and tubs B) water that has been used for irrigation C) water that can never be used again D) water that is not needed E) water that comes from the faucet

Exam 13: Water Resources

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Agriculture consumes ____________________ of the water withdrawn in California,much of it used inefficiently for growing crops in desert-like condition of the southern half of the state.

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Dams have significant advantages,and significant disadvantages as well.Compare and contrast these advantages and disadvantages and explain whether you think dams are an appropriate tool for dealing with fresh water.

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The answer should weigh the advantages and disadvantages given in figure 13-17.A decision on whether one side outweighs the other may lead to a decision on whether it is appropriate.Placement of the dam would play a significant role in the decision making.For example,a dam considered for the Hudson River in New York would flood culturally significant and economically important areas.On the other hand,a dam considered for the plains of Kansas might not have that impact.

A flood happens when water in a stream overflows its normal channel covers the adjacent area called a(n)____________________.

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Developing countries use many low-tech methods for irrigation.Which of the following is not one of these?

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Below the relatively dry soil close to the earth's surface,the spaces in the soil,gravel,and rock are filled with water and called the water table.

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Emerging shortages of water for drinking and irrigation in many parts of the world is one of the three most serious environmental problems the world faces during this century.

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One major human activities that has contributed to flooding is ____.

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Water is a national security issue.

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Experts suggest that,worldwide,____________________ of the water people use is wasted through evaporation,leaks,and other losses.

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By the year 2025,how many of the world's people are likely to lack access to clean water?

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What is gray water?

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Why is the cost of Israel's irrigation water the highest in the world?

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Floods cause tremendous property damage and kill large numbers of people each year.Why does this happen every year,and is there anything that can be done about it?

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Because there is so little freshwater,most of humanity manages what water they have in an efficient and helpful way.

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In the United States what percentage of direct water use is lost due to water leaks?

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The term subsidence refers to

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What is not a good solution for reducing water waste in industry and homes?

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What percentage of the earth's surface is covered by water?

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The United States is withdrawing groundwater from aquifers at a rate that is ____ times faster than it can be recharged.

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Flood irrigation is the most efficient method of delivering water needed for crops.

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Exam 13: Water Resources

Agriculture consumes ____________________ of the water withdrawn in California,much of it used inefficiently for growing crops in desert-like condition of the southern half of the state.

Dams have significant advantages,and significant disadvantages as well.Compare and contrast these advantages and disadvantages and explain whether you think dams are an appropriate tool for dealing with fresh water.

A flood happens when water in a stream overflows its normal channel covers the adjacent area called a(n)____________________.

Developing countries use many low-tech methods for irrigation.Which of the following is not one of these?

Below the relatively dry soil close to the earth's surface,the spaces in the soil,gravel,and rock are filled with water and called the water table.

Emerging shortages of water for drinking and irrigation in many parts of the world is one of the three most serious environmental problems the world faces during this century.

One major human activities that has contributed to flooding is ____.

Water is a national security issue.

Experts suggest that,worldwide,____________________ of the water people use is wasted through evaporation,leaks,and other losses.

By the year 2025,how many of the world's people are likely to lack access to clean water?

What is gray water?

Why is the cost of Israel's irrigation water the highest in the world?

Floods cause tremendous property damage and kill large numbers of people each year.Why does this happen every year,and is there anything that can be done about it?

Because there is so little freshwater,most of humanity manages what water they have in an efficient and helpful way.

In the United States what percentage of direct water use is lost due to water leaks?

The term subsidence refers to

What is not a good solution for reducing water waste in industry and homes?

What percentage of the earth's surface is covered by water?

The United States is withdrawing groundwater from aquifers at a rate that is ____ times faster than it can be recharged.

Flood irrigation is the most efficient method of delivering water needed for crops.

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