Water Supply and Usage Revision

Which sector uses large quantities of water?

• Agriculture

• Domestic supply

• Industry

• Transportation

Which term refers to a state where water demand exceeds supply?

• Water abundance

• Water scarcity

• Water saturation

• Water equilibrium

Why are dams and desalination plants considered expensive?

• They require minimal maintenance costs

• They only serve small populations

• They need to supply water to a large population

• They are subsidized by the government

What is true about the availability of fresh water on Earth?

• The majority of water on Earth is fresh water

• Fresh water is abundant and easily accessible

• Only a small fraction of water on Earth is fresh water

• Fresh water is evenly distributed across the planet

How can water stress be reduced?

• By reducing investment in new water sources

• By increasing water contamination

• By careful management and investment in new sources

• By ignoring wastewater management

What is a characteristic of economic water scarcity?

• Insufficient water supply

• High levels of water contamination

• Lack of access to water infrastructure

• Overabundance of water

What is water stress?

• The feeling of thirst

• The inability to find clean water

• A state where water demand exceeds supply

• A condition where water is evenly distributed

In MEDCs, which sector tends to use the largest proportion of water?

• Agriculture

• Domestic supply

• Industry

• Transportation

What is physical water scarcity?

• When there's an overabundance of water

• When water is contaminated

• When a region lacks sufficient water supply to meet demand

• When water demand exceeds supply

What is the primary purpose of treatment plants?

• To generate electricity

• To desalinate seawater

• To make water clean and safe for drinking

• To construct dams and reservoirs