Kinds of Water Use Worksheet

What is considered one of our most precious natural resources?

• Oil

• Coal

• Water

• Diamonds

Can organisms survive without water?

• Yes, all organisms can survive without water.

• Only some organisms can survive without water.

• No, organisms would not be able to survive without water.

• Only plants need water to survive.

What does surface water in streams, lakes, and the ocean face?

• Limited accessibility for human use

• Many potential pollution issues

• Overabundance of aquatic life

• Decrease in water levels due to global warming

What is groundwater?

• Water that is stored in the clouds

• Water that is stored under the surface of the ground

• Water that is found in rivers and lakes

• Water that is frozen in glaciers

Where does the storage of large amounts of water underground happen?

• In rivers

• In lakes

• In aquifers

• In the ocean

What are aquifers?

• Man-made pools for storing water

• Natural formations underground that store water

• Bottled water facilities

• Water filtration systems

How is water retrieved from aquifers?

• By evaporation and condensation

• By collecting rainwater

• By digging wells

• By desalination of seawater

Which of the following is NOT a category of water usage described in class?

• Domestic Use

• Commercial Use

• Agricultural Use

• Industrial Use

What does domestic use of water include?

• Only drinking water and air conditioning

• Drinking water, air conditioning, bathing, washing clothes, washing dishes, flushing toilets, and watering lawns and gardens

• Only washing clothes and flushing toilets

• Watering lawns and gardens exclusively

Approximately how many gallons of domestic water does each person in the U.S. use every day?

• 50 gallons

• 100 gallons

• 150 gallons

• 200 gallons