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Why is water conservation important?

A
It is important in desert areas because water is scarce, but not in areas with high levels of precipitation.
B
Water conservation is important because people are currently consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished.
C
Water conservation is important because only 10% of Earth’s water sources are usable.
D
All of the above are true.
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Using a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways is a way to reduce water pollution.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is true concerning hull fouling from commercial shipping and recreational boating?

A
It constitutes less than half of all nonnative species introductions.
B
The revenue brought in from these industries is relatively small.
C
It is difficult to prevent since ship hulls begin, conduct, and end voyages in water.
D
It is best combated by chemical treatments.
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Which of the following is least likely to have difficulties with economic access to potable water?

A
Zimbabwe
B
Australia
C
India
D
None of the above
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The principle reason that most of North America and Europe do not have difficulties with access to potable water is their wealth.

A
T
B
F
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Point source pollution is much more difficult to track and clean up than nonpoint source pollution.

A
T
B
F
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Over half of the people in the United States rely on groundwater for drinking water.

A
T
B
F
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The rusty crayfish is harmful to native species of crayfish because it clear cuts the bottom of waterways leaving native species without a food supply.

A
T
B
F
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The amount of water a body requires for survival is dependent upon the climate and the individual’s level of physical activity.

A
T
B
F
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Algal blooms, and the rapid proliferation of photosynthetic plankton can ultimately end up depleting all the oxygen from a body of water.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following human activities do not require water?

A
agriculture
B
household chores
C
industry
D
none of the above
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Why has groundwater use increased?

A
the total amount of freshwater has decreased
B
more of the available freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps
C
governments have banned the use of freshwater in rivers and springs
D
the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth
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Which of the following is not true concerning the zebra mussel in the United States?

A
It was introduced accidentally.
B
It was first introduced in the Great Lakes.
C
It is still spreading throughout the United States.
D
It can be eliminated from a river with minimal effort.

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