14.2 Uses of Fresh Water

What percentage of the Earth's water is frozen?

• 75%

• 2%

• 1%

• 97%

The majority of Surface FRESH LIQUID water in the US is found here...

• In rivers

• In Lakes

• Underground

• Wetlands

Which of the following is not one of the main uses of fresh water?

• industrial

• agriculture

• personal

• economical

What is the average use of water per day by someone in the United States?

• 30 gallons

• 50 gallons

• 100 gallons

• 80 gallons

Categorically, the largest consumer of water in the U.S. is for what purpose?

• agriculture
• industry
• municipal
• recreation

How is most water STORED in the United States?

• Groundwater

• Diversion Projects

• Desalination

• Dams/Reservoirs

True or false, groundwater use is considered unsustainable.

• true

• false

Which of the following are wells used for? CHOOSE ALL (3) THAT APPLY!

• Wells are used to determine the height of the water table.

• Wells are used to obtain water for crop irrigation.

• Wells are used to obtain water for human consumption.

• Wells are used to create barriers between aquifers, called aquatards.

Which of the following IS NOT true about groundwater?

• Groundwater is the largest sustainable freshwater source on Earth.

• Groundwater is freshwater beneath Earth’s surface.

• Groundwater is the largest liquid freshwater source for humans.

• Groundwater can maintain streamflow during times of drought.

Groundwater depletion can occur from

• pollution
• drought
• runoff
• leaking