Water Policy

Question 1

Blackwater is cheaper and easier to process than greywater.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution?a.The Safe Drinking Water Actb.The Clean Water Actc.The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Actd.WaterSense

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B

Question 3

Desalination has no known negative impacts on the environment.

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F

Question 4

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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D

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true?a.Only about 1% of Earth’s water supply is usable for human consumption.b.Over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013.c.While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor.d.Failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.

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C

Question 6

The EPA regulates the dumping of _______ in oceans as outlined by the Ocean Dumping Act.a.industrial wasteb.sewage sludgec.medical wasted.all of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 7

Which of the following is a program rather than a law regulating water quality?a.The Safe Drinking Water Actb.The Clean Water Actc.WaterSensed.The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

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