Question 1 (1 point)

Question

97% of All the water on Earth is ..

..List of Earth observation satellites ...

a
freshwater
b
brackish
c
saltwater
d
in lakes and rivers
Question 2 (1 point)
What percentage of ALL WATER ON EARTH is available for Human use?

How do humans impact the water cycle? + Example

a
less than 1%
b
about 10%
c
more than 50%
d
75%
Question 3 (1 point)
Which of the following BEST describes a Water Table?

Aquifers

a
The water that freely pours out of an artesian well
b
The top of the saturated zone of an Aquifer
c
The very bottom of the impermeable layer
d
The surface of the ocean as it rises and falls
Question 4 (1 point)
Which of the following is an example of direct water?

Creative Commons Highway Sign image

a
water used to produce electricity to run treatment plants
b
water used in food production
c
water used by industries
d
Using water to drink, wash dishes, brush your teeth
Question 5 (1 point)
Which is a source of "potable" freshwater?

(potable= drinkable)

Potable water - Designing Buildings

a
oceans
b
intercoastal waterways
c
aquifers
d
the Dead Sea
Question 6 (1 point)
What is a Physical Water Scarcity?

Water scarcity | International Decade ...

a
When there is no funding to properly treat water
b
When there is very limited access to water supply
c
When people practice water conservation
d
When there is a greater supply of clean water than is needed
Question 7 (1 point)
What is Economic Water Scarcity?

Water scarcity | International Decade ...

a
When there is limited access to water supply
b
When people consume more water than recommended
c
When geography location inhibits accumulation of water resources
d
When communities lack the funds to access, treat, and/or distribute accessible water resources.
Question 8 (1 point)
Algal blooms can result from ...

.harmful algal blooms and dead zones ...

a
agricultural runoff
b
planting the wrong crops
c
desalination
d
oil and gasoline run-off from roads
Question 9 (1 point)
What can occur from rapid population growth?

Global Population Growth Is Slowing ...

a
the water supply increases to meet demand
b
aquifers cannot recharge quick enough to meet the demand of the people
c
the size of aquifers increases
d
there is a perfect balance of supply and demand
Question 10 (1 point)
Water used behind the scenes such as in the production of goods and services is called _________________________ water.

Your (Virtual) Water Footprint: A ...

a
production
b
direct
c
industrial
d
virtual
Question 11 (1 point)
Although all are important... Which example would have the BIGGEST impact/benefit to the world if they advanced their Water Conservation efforts?

Uses of Water | CK-12 Foundation

a
Better Irrigation and farming techniques
b
Less wasteful Household usage
c
Less wasteful Factory usage
d
Reduce the amount of recreational Fishing
Question 12 (1 point)
True/ False: When ocean water infuses into groundwater, this is called desalination.

Seawater Intrusion - SGMA | USGS CA ...

a
True
b
False, recharge
c
False, salt intrusion
Question 13 (1 point)
Which is the BEST way to refill our aquifers with healthy water?

What is an Aquifer? – Spokane Aquifer ...

a
Running the garden hose continuously so it soaks back into the ground
b
Flooding from a storm or a dam breaking
c
Recharge by precipitation
d
Run off from a road
Question 14 (1 point)
Which source of freshwater makes up for 70% of all the freshwater on Earth, but we cannot access/use it?

Why Does Ice Water Taste So Good ...

a
Rivers/Lakes
b
Water vapor
c
Ground water
d
Ice/Poles
Question 15 (1 point)
In which form of alternative energy would our Water Resources be the operating component?Alternative Energy

a
Wind Turbines
b
Hydroelectric Dams
c
Solar Panels
d
Biofuels
Question 16 (1 point)
Which statement is TRUE in regards to Global Warmings influence on the Global Water Crisis?Prediction of Global Warming Potential ...

a
Global Warming is the answer because it will melt the Poles and provide more Freshwater to use!
b
Global Warming is not the answer to the Water Crisis because of the harm it will bring; melting poles will flood the coastlines and create devastating storms.
c
Global Warming has no effect on the Water Crisis, good or bad.

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on your questions:

Question 1: 97% of all the water on Earth is ..
Answer: c - saltwater

Question 2: What percentage of ALL WATER ON EARTH is available for Human use?
Answer: a - less than 1%

Question 3: Which of the following BEST describes a Water Table?
Answer: b - The top of the saturated zone of an Aquifer

Question 4: Which of the following is an example of direct water?
Answer: d - Using water to drink, wash dishes, brush your teeth

Question 5: Which is a source of "potable" freshwater?
Answer: c - aquifers

Question 6: What is a Physical Water Scarcity?
Answer: b - When there is very limited access to water supply

Question 7: What is Economic Water Scarcity?
Answer: d - When communities lack the funds to access, treat, and/or distribute accessible water resources.

Question 8: Algal blooms can result from ...
Answer: a - agricultural runoff

Question 9: What can occur from rapid population growth?
Answer: b - aquifers cannot recharge quick enough to meet the demand of the people

Question 10: Water used behind the scenes such as in the production of goods and services is called _________________________ water.
Answer: d - virtual

Question 11: Although all are important... Which example would have the BIGGEST impact/benefit to the world if they advanced their Water Conservation efforts?
Answer: a - Better Irrigation and farming techniques

Question 12: True/ False: When ocean water infuses into groundwater, this is called desalination.
Answer: c - False, salt intrusion

Question 13: Which is the BEST way to refill our aquifers with healthy water?
Answer: c - Recharge by precipitation

Question 14: Which source of freshwater makes up for 70% of all the freshwater on Earth, but we cannot access/use it?
Answer: d - Ice/Poles

Question 15: In which form of alternative energy would our Water Resources be the operating component?
Answer: b - Hydroelectric Dams

Question 16: Which statement is TRUE in regards to Global Warmings influence on the Global Water Crisis?
Answer: b - Global Warming is not the answer to the Water Crisis because of the harm it will bring; melting poles will flood the coastlines and create devastating storms.

Please double-check the context of each question, as nuances can affect the accuracy of answers.