Quiz about Water Scarcity and Conservation Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary cause of water scarcity in many regions?

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Climate change

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Overabundance of water

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Industrial pollution

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Excessive rainfall

Question 2

How does water conservation benefit the environment?

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Reduces energy consumption

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Increases water pollution

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Decreases wildlife habitat

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Increases greenhouse gas emissions

Question 3

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?

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Industrial runoff

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Renewable energy sources

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Organic farming

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Wind erosion

Question 4

What is an effective strategy for conserving water at the household level?

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Fixing leaky pipes

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Leaving faucets running

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Taking longer showers

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Washing dishes with running water

Question 5

How do agricultural practices impact water resources?

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They increase water pollution

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They have no impact

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They reduce soil erosion

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They decrease water consumption

Question 6

Which factor contributes to water availability and distribution changes?

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Climate change

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Political unrest

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Economic stability

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Cultural diversity

Question 7

What contributes to water pollution from industries?

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Industrial discharge

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Carbon sequestration

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Sustainable practices

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Biodiversity conservation

Question 8

What is a benefit of investing in water-saving technologies?

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Reduced environmental impact

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Increased water pollution

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Higher water consumption

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Depletion of natural resources

Question 9

How does deforestation affect water cycles?

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It disrupts water cycles

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It increases water retention

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It decreases soil erosion

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It enhances groundwater recharge

Question 10

What are the social implications of water scarcity in urban areas?

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Economic inequality

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Increased community cohesion

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Improved living standards

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Enhanced infrastructure development

Question 11

How can communities promote water conservation?

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By implementing educational programs

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By increasing water usage

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By reducing public awareness campaigns

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By ignoring water conservation practices

Question 12

What are potential solutions for managing water resources in arid regions?

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Implementing water conservation measures

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Increasing water usage

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Ignoring water scarcity

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Relying solely on natural precipitation

Question 13

What role do governments play in promoting water conservation?

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They implement policies to incentivize conservation

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They discourage conservation efforts

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They ignore conservation efforts

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They actively contribute to water pollution

Question 14

How do water conservation practices differ in developed and developing countries?

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Developed countries prioritize conservation more

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They are similar

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Developing countries prioritize conservation more

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There is no difference

Question 15

What are the impacts of water scarcity on wildlife?

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Threatened species survival

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Increased biodiversity

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Decreased habitat loss

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Improved ecosystem stability

Question 16

How can water recycling and reuse alleviate water shortages?

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By reducing demand for freshwater resources

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By increasing water pollution

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By promoting excessive water consumption

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By depleting natural water sources

Question 17

What are the challenges associated with desalination?

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High energy consumption

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Low cost

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Environmental sustainability

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Abundance of freshwater sources

Question 18

How can individuals reduce their water footprint?

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By minimizing consumption

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By increasing water usage

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By ignoring conservation practices

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By wasting water intentionally

Question 19

What are the effects of population growth on water resources?

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Increased pressure on water sources

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Decreased demand for water

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Increased availability of water

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Reduced water pollution

Question 20

How do land-use changes affect water availability?

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They decrease water availability

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They have no impact

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They increase water pollution

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They improve water quality

Question 21

What are the consequences of failing to address water scarcity?

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Social and economic instability

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Increased water availability

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Improved environmental sustainability

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Enhanced ecosystem resilience

Question 22

What role can rainwater harvesting systems play in water conservation?

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They reduce demand for freshwater sources

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They contribute to water scarcity

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They increase water pollution

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They accelerate groundwater depletion

Question 23

What is the impact of water conservation on sustainable development goals?

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It promotes economic growth

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It hinders progress

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It has no impact

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It contributes to achieving goals

Question 24

What are some innovative approaches to improving water efficiency in industries?

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Implementing recycling and reuse systems

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Ignoring water consumption

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Increasing water pollution

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Wasting water intentionally

Question 25

How do agricultural irrigation practices affect groundwater?

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They decrease groundwater availability

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They increase groundwater levels

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They have no impact on groundwater

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They improve groundwater quality

Question 26

What are the impacts of dam construction?

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Disruption of local ecosystems and communities

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Increased water pollution

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Enhanced ecosystem stability

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Reduced pressure on water sources

Question 27

How can water pricing policies influence consumption behavior?

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By promoting conservation

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By increasing water consumption

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By ignoring water usage

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By decreasing water availability

Question 28

What are the long-term implications of groundwater depletion?

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Land subsidence and soil degradation

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Increased availability of water

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Enhanced ecosystem resilience

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Improved groundwater quality

Question 29

What is the primary cause of water pollution from households?

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Household chemicals and waste

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Recycling practices

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Wastewater treatment

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Rainwater harvesting systems

Question 30

What is the main reason for implementing water conservation measures?

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To mitigate water scarcity

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To increase water usage

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To deplete natural resources

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To accelerate environmental degradation

Question 31

Which one is not a way water travels through the water cycle?

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Condensation, evaporation, runoff, Precipitation

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Precip, runoff, evaporate, condensate

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runoff, evaporation, condensation, precipitation

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Transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration

Question 32

Water is a what type of resource?

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renewable resource

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continuous resource

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non-renewable resource

Question 33

Why is fresh water a limited resource?

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Only 2.5% is drinkable and is stored in icecaps, rivers, and lakes.

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It isn't because it is a renewable resource

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97% of water is in the oceans and too salty to drink.

Question 34

What is it called when creeks and smaller rivers join together to make a larger river?

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River Systems

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Watershed

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Topography

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Groundwater

Question 35

What is a watershed?

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Land that water flows over and through

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Water in an area

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Water that flows into a river or stream

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Water that is salty

Question 36

What is the relationship between groundwater and surface water?

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Surface water percolates through the soil to form groundwater.

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Surface water is found in lakes directly above underground water sources.

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There is no relationship between surface and groundwater; they form independently.

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Groundwater filters through the soil to form surface water.

Question 37

The world's largest known aquifer

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Ogallala Aquifer

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Pecos Valley Aquifer

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Gulf Coast Aquifer

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Edwards-Trinity Aquifer

Question 38

Growth of low density developments on the edges of cities and towns

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Urban sprawl

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Suburban sprawl

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Urban spread

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Common sprawl

Question 39

The lack of sufficient water to meet the needs of the people in a country or region

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Hydrological Poverty

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Water Poverty

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Hydro-Need

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Hydrological Wealth

Question 40

Freshwater from precipitation that flows across the earth's land surface and into rivers , lakes , wetlands, and ultimately to the oceans

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Surface Water

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Freshwater Runoff

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Saltwater Runoff

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Ground Water

Question 41

Flat valley land next to a stream channel.

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Floodplain

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Great Plains

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Wetlands

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Swamps/Marshes

Question 42

Removing dissolved salts from ocean water or from brackish water in aquifers for domestic use. It is another way to increase supplies of freshwater

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Desalination

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Saltwater Transformation

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Salt Removal Process (SRP)

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De-Saltation

Question 43

prolonged period in which precipitation is at least 70% lower and evaporation is higher than normal in an area that is normally not dry

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Drought

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Monsoon Season

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Dry Spell

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Heat Wave

Question 44

Structure built across a river to control the river's flow

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Dam

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Bridge

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Draw-Bridge

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Reservoir

Question 45

After a river is dammed, the river's flow creates an artificial lake behind the dam.

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Reservoir

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Fake-Lake

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Pond

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Super River

Question 46

Precipitation that infiltrates the ground and percolates downward through spaces in soil, gravel, and rock until an impenetrable layer of rock stops it

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Ground Water

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Tap Water

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Water Table

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Well Water

Question 47

The depth at which groundwater is found.

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Water Table

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Tap Water

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Ground Water

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Well Water

Question 48

Underground caverns and porous layers of sand, gravel, or bedrock through which groundwater flows.

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Aquifers

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Ground Water

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Caves

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Tap Water

Question 49

Amount of surface runoff that we can generally count on as a source of freshwater from year to year.

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Reliable Surface Runoff

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Useable Surface Runoff

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Rain Water

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Reliable Freshwater

Question 50

Spaces in the ground which are completely filled with water.

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Zone of Saturation

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Zone of Infiltration

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Zone of Groundwater

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Well Water Zone

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