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Which of the following practices could help reduce erosion of water banks?

A
buffer strips
B
natural fertilizers and pesticides
C
decrease in fossil fuel emissions
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements about desalination is true?

A
Desalination is less expensive than water reclamation.
B
Desalination uses large amounts of energy.
C
Desalination is the main process used to provide water for crop irrigation.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems?

A
It can result in fish kills and restrictions on human consumption.
B
It can change the physiology of fish.
C
It can cause long-term alterations of aquatic ecosystems.
D
All of the above
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Where is the water table located?

A
10 ft below the surface
B
below the saturated zone
C
at the top of the saturated zone
D
all of the above
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Freshwater is used principally as drinking water.

A
T
B
F
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Potable water delivery systems are characterized by _______.

A
high infrastructure costs
B
aqueducts
C
glass bottles
D
rivers
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Which of the following is true of salt lakes?

A
The water flowing in to salt lakes comes directly from the ocean.
B
Salt lakes are formed when river bends are cut off.
C
The water flowing in to salt lakes contains minerals.
D
Salt lakes do not experience shrinking due to erosion.
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Which of the following is not a way that nonnative organisms are introduced to new aquatic ecosystems related to commerce?

A
cargo ship hulls
B
recreational boats
C
escape from aquariums
D
migration
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How does the loss of vegetation on shore lines affect waterways?

A
decreased sedimentation
B
increased shorelines
C
increased erosion of water banks
D
none of the above
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Which of the following best describes pollution discharged by cruise ships?

A
Cruise ships only discharge sewage and liquid wastes.
B
Cruise ships discharge sewage, solid, liquid, and air pollution.
C
It is illegal for cruise ships to discharge untreated sewage in the ocean.
D
Cruise ships do not discharge oil or petroleum waste.
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Which of the following is not true about nonnative species?

A
They can have positive impacts on an ecosystem.
B
They can have negative impacts on an ecosystem.
C
They can be introduced within their natural range.
D
A nonnative species can be an invasive species.
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Ships that use ballast water are not in danger of introducing invasive species into aquatic habitats.

A
T
B
F
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Over time, most lakes grow larger due to erosion.

A
T
B
F
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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.
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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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