Exam 11: Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink

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Non-biodegradable organic compounds (such as chlorinated hydrocarbons) are removed from water in

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Freshwater can be made from seawater by

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Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is

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Of the household wastes listed below (all of which would be considered industrial hazardous wastes), which one could be disposed of down the sink?

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Identify the exothermic process among the following.

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What percentage of the human body is water?

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In what part of the United States is acid rain particularly prevalent?

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Fertilizers such as nitrates and phosphates are examples of what type of pollutant?

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What common household hazardous waste is not correctly associated with the harmful ingredient?

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Suppose the following conversion could occur. Which of the following would correctly describe this conversion? Suppose the following conversion could occur. Which of the following would correctly describe this conversion?      Suppose the following conversion could occur. Which of the following would correctly describe this conversion?      Suppose the following conversion could occur. Which of the following would correctly describe this conversion?

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How much heat is required to heat 25 g of liquid water from 20 \circ C to 100 \circ C?

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Consider the following image showing water resources. Consider the following image showing water resources.   Complete the following questions using the appropriate letter from the image. More than one letter may be correct and some letters may not be used. You need only enter one letter for each question. -The type of well in which pumping is not required to obtain water is shown by letter _____. Complete the following questions using the appropriate letter from the image. More than one letter may be correct and some letters may not be used. You need only enter one letter for each question. -The type of well in which pumping is not required to obtain water is shown by letter _____.

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Which of the following is responsible for the largest amount of water consumed in the United States?

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Why are disinfection by-products a health concern?

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Consider the following image showing water resources. Consider the following image showing water resources.   Complete the following questions using the appropriate letter from the image. More than one letter may be correct and some letters may not be used. You need only enter one letter for each question. -Letter ____ shows the position of an aquifer. Complete the following questions using the appropriate letter from the image. More than one letter may be correct and some letters may not be used. You need only enter one letter for each question. -Letter ____ shows the position of an aquifer.

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Which of the following would be considered polluted water?

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Of the following properties of water which is associated with the moderating influence that large bodies of water have on climate?

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Of the 2.5% fresh water supply, what amount is available as groundwater or surface water for human use?

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The pH of rain is not 7 due to the presence of dissolved carbon dioxide.

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What physical state is water found under normal conditions that exist on Earth?

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