Environmental Science Chapter 5 Section 1: Water Question Preview (ID: 23474)


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Water found on the surface of the earth in lakes, rivers and ponds is called
a) groundwater
b) watershed
c) reservoir
d) surface water

The artificial lake created by building a dam is called
a) aquifer
b) reservoir
c) watershed
d) recharge zone

Removing the salt from salt water is called
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Desalinization
d) Aquifer

The area of land that fills an Aquifer is a
a) Watershed
b) Reservoir
c) Recharge Zone
d) Condensation

This process recycles water form the ocean, to the clouds and back
a) water cycle
b) desalinization
c) watershe
d) groundwater

How much of the earth's water is salty?
a) 3%
b) 50%
c) 77%
d) 97%

Most of the earths fresh water is found where?
a) underground
b) in lakes, rivers and streams
c) frozen in the icecaps and glaciers
d) in the ocean

Which one of these is NOT a solution to water shortages?
a) Desalting the sea
b) Towing Water
c) Water Conservation
d) Solar Energy

Which one of these is NOT a way to conserve water?
a) Taking shorter showers
b) Letting the water run when you are brushing your teeth
c) Waterng your lawn in the evening to prevent evaporation
d) Installing a low flow shower head in your shower

An underground rock formation that holds water:
a) Reservoir
b) Watershed
c) Aquifer
d) Desalinization

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