Water as a Resource

Physical resources are

• Gifts of nature

• Man-made facilities

• Gifts and talents of people

• Resources which will die

Physical resources are best classified as

• Living and Non living

• Natural and Manmade

• Flora and Fauna

• Renewable and Non Renewable

Which of the following is NOT a use of water

• Fuel

• Cooling agent

• Solvent

• Recreation

Approximately what % of the earth is covered in water?

• 60%

• 75%

• 100%

• 5%

Water is very good at dissolving things. This characteristic means that it is a

• Cooling agent

• Solvent

• Planet

• Dissolver

Hydroelectric power is generated using which of the following

The - is natures way of purifying and distributing water over the earth's surface

Which of the following is true of water as a resource?

• It is widely available every where

• It is non renewable

• It is renewable

• it is not really a resource

Water is renewed naturally through

• Filtration and distillation

• boiling before drinking

• Addition of chlorine bleach

• the water cycle

Which of the following statements are true about the diagram above?

• It contributes to water pollution

• It demonstrates a water cycle

• Cause a rise in the water table

• Creates a habitat for animals