What is one way that water pollution can occur?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Using water-saving appliances
Using water-saving appliances

Fixing leaky faucets
Fixing leaky faucets

Runoff from farms and industries
Runoff from farms and industries

Conserving water in everyday activities
Conserving water in everyday activities
Question 3
What is one solution to ensure water security for the future?(1 point)
Responses

Ignoring water conservation measures.
Ignoring water conservation measures.

Not protecting water resources from pollution.
Not protecting water resources from pollution.

Using more water in everyday activities.
Using more water in everyday activities.

Investing in water conservation measures.
Investing in water conservation measures.

Answer 1

For the first question, the correct response is: Runoff from farms and industries.

For the second question, the correct response is: Investing in water conservation measures.

Answer 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason why water scarcity is a growing concern?

(1 point)
Responses

The Earth is covered in water.
The Earth is covered in water.

The global population is increasing, leading to a higher demand for water.
The global population is increasing, leading to a higher demand for water.

Water pollution is making water unsafe for drinking.
Water pollution is making water unsafe for drinking.

Climate change is causing more frequent droughts and floods.

Answer 3

The statement that is NOT a reason why water scarcity is a growing concern is: The Earth is covered in water.

This statement is misleading because while a significant portion of the Earth is covered by water, only a small percentage of that water is freshwater that is available for human consumption and use.