The Water We Use Answers

Which of the following is an effect of fossil fuel emission on oceans?a.decreased pHb.decreased carbonate concentrationsc.increased CO2 absorptiond.all of the above

The majority of the debris found in the garbage patch is _______.a.large plastic bottlesb.sewagec.trash from landfillsd.small pieces of plastic

Recreational activities can cause an increase in erosion rates.

Reducing access to waterways will lead to an increase in human impact on waterways.

Which of the following is a source of water pollution?a.sewageb.oil spillsc.fertilizersd.all of the above

Increased awareness of water contamination can help reduce its effects.

Flooding on rivers is caused by human activity rather than natural events.

How is thermohaline circulation influenced by salinity and temperature? a. It is driven by density gradients, which are affected by salinity and temperature, with cold water and water with higher salt concentrations being more dense. b. It is driven by density gradients, which are affected by salinity and temperature, with warm water and water with higher salt concentrations being more dense. c. It is driven by density gradients, which are affected by salinity and temperature, with warm water and water with lower salt concentrations being more dense. d. It is driven by density gradients, which are affected by salinity and temperature, with cold water and water with lower salt concentrations being more dense. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following practices could help reduce erosion of water banks?a.buffer stripsb.natural fertilizers and pesticidesc.decrease in fossil fuel emissionsd.all of the above

How does flooding affect rivers?a.It causes river bends to be cut off.b.It picks up deposits from floodplains.c.It causes rivers to divert.d.It causes river channels to change shape.