Water Resources

Question 1

Where is the majority of Earth’s water found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

oceans

Question 2

How much of the protein consumed by humans around the world is fish?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

20 percent

Question 3

Which hold water until it is needed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reservoirs

Question 4

How much of Earth’s water is fresh water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3 percent

Question 5

What is one disadvantage of desalination?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The process uses fuel that is expensive.

Question 6

Which word describes an artificial pond with raised edges used for agriculture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

paddy

Question 7

What is one important role that ocean waters have in heating Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

absorb and transport solar energy

Question 8

How can people conserve water at home?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

washing dishes only when the dishwasher is full

Question 9

Which is one way that water helps living things?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

temperature regulation

Question 10

How would living things most likely be affected if there were a shortage of water on Earth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Living things would not be able to live, reproduce, or regulate their own temperature.

Water Resources Answers