Water intoxication occurs when _______.a.the body’s electrolytes are out of balanceb.a person has a high body massc.in people engaged in low-impact activitiesd.all of the above
The defining characteristic of potable water is that it _______.a.is used as tap waterb.can be used for washing and irrigationc.can be used and consumed without riskd.is delivered through pipes
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 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.
Drinking non-potable water does not carry significant health risks.
The world’s supply of freshwater is increasing.
In developed nations, the water delivered to homes by pipe is generally potable.
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
Which of the following human activities do not require water?a.agricultureb.household choresc.industryd.none of the above
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
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