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How can failing to conserve water contribute to greater water contamination?

A
Overirrigating fields causes an increase in pollution that results from runoff.
B
Natural water filters are depleted by the overuse of water.
C
Sewage systems are more likely to fail due to greater demand, causing higher chances of water contamination.
D
All of the above
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Why has the spread of the herbicide-resistant hydrilla through Florida’s waterways resulted in them no longer being navigable by most boats?

A
Thy hydrilla has induced a drought that drained the waterways.
B
The weed clogs propellers that boats use for propulsion.
C
The sticky leaves of the weed hold boats in place.
D
All of the above
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Why are cane toads in Australia considered an invasive species rather than simply nonnative?

A
They are destructive to native species and have no natural predators.
B
They reproduce more quickly than native species.
C
They have venom glands.
D
Large adult specimens are able to hunt snakes.
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Which of the following might occur if people fail to conserve water?

A
increased sewage system failures
B
increased numbers of natural pollution filters
C
increased water supply
D
increased wildlife habitats
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Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution?

A
Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.
B
Biodegradable materials like food, wood, and leaves are not considered pollution.
C
Petroleum byproducts and fuels end up as pollution principally from oil spills.
D
Pesticides and herbicides do not commonly become water pollutants.
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Changing your toilet can reduce water pollution because _______.

A
the sewage is partially treated in the toilet before entering the sewer system
B
chemicals added by new toilets neutralize the pathogens in the water
C
more efficient plumbing uses more water and creates larger volumes of waste
D
more efficient plumbing uses less water and creates smaller volumes of waste
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Which of the following is not an option for solving the world water crisis?

A
desalination
B
finding new sources of freshwater
C
reducing overconsumption
D
wastewater treatment plants
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Most people in cities get their water _______.

A
by supplying it themselves
B
by delivery through pipes
C
through private suppliers
D
all of the above
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Invasive species often unbalance the ecosystems into which they are introduced because _______.

A
they did not co-evolve with the natural species and lack natural controls, like predators
B
they breed quickly and have the potential to overpopulate an area
C
they consume local resources
D
none of the above
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The principle difference between point source and nonpoint source water pollution is _______.

A
whether the pollution is organic or inorganic
B
the number of sources of pollution
C
the amount of pollution
D
whether it is from commercial or agricultural sources
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Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?

A
The Safe Drinking Water Act
B
The Clean Water Act
C
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
D
WaterSense
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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

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not an example of mechanical control of nonnative species?

A
pulling
B
inspections
C
net barriers
D
mowing
34

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
35

It is best to say that efficient plumbing _______.

A
reduces water pollution by using less water
B
reduces water pollution by using cleaner water
C
increases water pollution by using more water
D
reduces water pollution by using dirty water
36

What is the greatest use of groundwater?

A
drinking
B
industry
C
agriculture
D
recreation
37

Human activity on land can have a profound influence on marine ecosystems.

A
T
B
F
38

The Karez well system _______.

A
was the first known use of wells
B
was a postindustrial system
C
transported groundwater from a distance
D
all of the above
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Which of the following sources of pollution would be the most difficult to track and regulate?

A
lawn fertilizer runoff
B
a waste treatment plant
C
a factory
D
a nuclear power plant
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Access to potable water is most heavily limited by _______.

A
money
B
precipitation
C
raw water supplies
D
climate

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