Water Pollution and Scarcity Reading Comprehension

What is the main concern of the study regarding water pollution and scarcity?

• Lack of water quantity

• Lack of water quality

• Excessive use of water resources

• Both lack of water quantity and quality

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What chemical compound is mentioned as a major contributor to water pollution?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

What harmful pollutants can be produced when there is too much nitrogen in the atmosphere?

• Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide

• Ammonia and ozone

• Methane and nitrogen dioxide

• Chlorofluorocarbons and hydrocarbons

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which areas are projected to become hotspots of water scarcity according to the study?

• Australia and Antarctica

• North America and Europe

• South America and Asia

• U.S., South China, Central Europe, and Africa

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the estimated number of people that could be affected by water scarcity by 2025?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 4 billion

• 3 billion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the main source of drinking water for many communities according to the study?

• Sub-basins

• Lakes and ponds

• Groundwater aquifers

• Rivers and streams

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the current water crisis being faced by the Southwest in the U.S.?

• Excessive rainfall and flooding

• Polluted water sources

• Low water levels in the Colorado River

• High water demand in urban areas

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Apart from climate change, what other factors are affecting water pollution and scarcity according to the study?

• Mining and construction

• Industrialization and deforestation

• Agriculture and urbanization

• Overfishing and marine pollution

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the main reason for the low water levels in important reservoirs like Lake Mead?

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What does the study suggest policymakers should consider urgently in water-management policies?

• Water quantity only

• Water quality only

• Water conservation measures

• Both water quantity and quality