The Water We Use Answers

Ocean water is sometimes referred to as saline water as it contains significant concentrations of dissolved salts. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Lakes and rivers constitute _______.a.87% of freshwaterb.a tiny fraction of Earth’s freshwaterc.a majority of Earth’s freshwaterd.a majority of water on earth

The amount of water a body requires for survival is dependent upon the climate and the individual’s level of physical activity.

Which of the following human activities do not require water?a.agricultureb.household choresc.industryd.none of the above

Which of the following best explains why humans need constant supplies of fresh water?a.Humans need a constant supply of water to provide them with essential vitamins.b.Humans need a constant supply of water to maintain proper hygiene.c.Constant supplies of freshwater are needed because body water is continually being lost.d.Constant supplies of freshwater are not actually necessary for survival.

Which of the following best explains the importance of water to humans? a. Water is essential for sustaining human life. b. Water is important for shipping and trade. c. Water is a valuable, profitable commodity. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following most significantly determines a community's access to potable water? a. access to clean raw water sources b. the availability of money c. local drought conditions d. the level of industrial development Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following best describes the availability of freshwater on Earth?a.Less than 1% of Earth’s water is liquid freshwater.b.More than two thirds of Earth’s freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps.c.99% of liquid freshwater on Earth is stored as groundwater.d.All of the above.