Water Resources and Usage Concepts Flashcards

Front

What is considered one of our most precious natural resources?

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Water

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Can organisms survive without water?

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No, organisms would not be able to survive without water.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored under the surface of the ground

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Which of the following is NOT a category of water usage described in class? Domestic Use, Commercial Use, Agricultural Use, Industrial Use

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Commercial Use

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What does domestic use of water include?

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Drinking water, air conditioning, bathing, washing clothes, washing dishes, flushing toilets, and watering lawns and gardens

Front

Approximately how many gallons of domestic water does each person in the U.S. use every day?

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100 gallons

Front

What percentage of domestic water is used as a solvent to remove waste?

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70%

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What percentage of domestic water is used for drinking and cooking?

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2%

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What percentage of domestic water is supplied by municipal water systems?

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90%

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What percentage of the water used in North America is for irrigation?

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80%