Geologic Maps — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following is a way that minerals are used?

A
industry
B
construction
C
technology
D
all of the above
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The use of non-local resources is associated with certain economic and environmental consequences.

A
T
B
F
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Access to potable water is most heavily limited by _______.

A
money
B
precipitation
C
raw water supplies
D
climate
4

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
5

Which of the following is a long-term consequence of mining on the Earth?

A
erosion
B
an open pit
C
sedimentation
D
all of the above
6

Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

A
Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.
B
Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.
C
Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.
D
Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.
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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
8

Cyanobacteria have been engineered to produce isobutanol directly. What advantage does this have over other alternative biofuels?

A
It is an inherently renewable fuel source.
B
Multiple processing steps can be avoided.
C
They produce chemical energy through photosynthesis.
D
They make a biofuel alternative to gasoline.
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How can reduced precipitation lead to limited water availability?

A
Reduced precipitation leads to overuse.
B
Precipitation is a nonrenewable resource.
C
Reduced precipitation is a global event.
D
Reduced precipitation may lead to drought.
10

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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Potable water delivery systems are characterized by _______.

A
high infrastructure costs
B
aqueducts
C
glass bottles
D
rivers
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What is the greatest use of groundwater?

A
drinking
B
industry
C
agriculture
D
recreation
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Which of the following is true concerning natural resources?

A
Natural resources are not recycled.
B
Natural resources are only inorganic.
C
They are part of natural processes.
D
They only incorporate one form of matter.
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.
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Surface mining is more ecologically damaging than subsurface mining.

A
T
B
F
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How does mining affect local populations?

A
Mining is a vital part of the economy of surrounding towns.
B
Mining introduces pollution into local water supplies.
C
Mining disrupts local populations of flora and fauna.
D
All of the above are true.
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

A
United States and Canada
B
United States and Russia
C
Brazil and Russia
D
Brazil and Canada
18

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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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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The use of wells to obtain drinking water is a modern convenience.

A
T
B
F

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