15.2&15.3 MC: Types of Water Use

What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?

• bathing and cooking

• dishes and drinking

• lawns and toilets

• laundry and car washing

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Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because

• of pollution of lakes and rivers.

• irrigation uses all of the freshwater is many areas.

• salt water intrusion.

• None of these are correct.

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By the year 2025, it is projected that ​ (a)   of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.​

• 66% (two-thirds)
• 25% (one-fourth)
• 33% (one-third)
• 90% (nine-tenths)

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The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for

(a)  

• agricultural use.
• domestic use.
• in-stream use.
• industrial use.

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On a worldwide basis, which of the following uses the least water?

• industry.

• agriculture.

• hydroelectric power plants

• domestic uses (drinking, cooking toilets, etc.)

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Worldwide, there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed. As the price​ (a)  

• increases then water use decreases.
• increases then water use increases.
• decreases then water use decreases.
• decreases then water use is unchanged.

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Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances, such as nutrients and domestic waste.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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