One Well pages 22-23

1) What does it mean to "put a strain" on something? Use context clues to determine the meaning.

"But this growing population isn't the only thing putting a strain on our water supplies. The average person today uses about six times more water than a hundred years ago."

• to cause problems for something or make something difficult

• to make something easier

• to draw water from a well

• to drink water from a well

2) What does "demand for" mean? Use context clues to determine the meaning of this word.

"More people mean a greater demand for water."

• to like something

• to want something

• to need or require something

• to steal something

3) According to the text, what does a growing population also mean?

• we need more clothes

• we need more dogs

• we need more air

• we need more space

4) When cities and towns grow, what happens to the land? Choose the best 2 answers.

• It is built on, trees are cut down, and because of that, nearby water is affected.

• It is NOT gobbled up.

• It is destroyed to make room for homes.

• none of the above

5) What is an example of how gobbled up land affects nearby water? Choose the most correct answer.

• Water flow changes.

• Rainwater is blocked from refilling underground water supplies.

• Buildings and houses take the place of wetland habitats.

• All of the above

6) Even though the population's demand for has increased tremendously, has the amount of water on Earth increased? Choose the best 2 answers.

• yes

• no

• sometimes yes, sometimes no

• All the water we have is all the water we will ever have.

7) According to the text, "we need to find a balance between our demands for water and the amount of water that's available to us." What does that mean?

• We should balance a bucket of water on our heads.

• We should be wise about our water usage and not waste it.

• We should never use water again.

• We should use as much water as we want when we want.

8) How much water do the world's livestock drink daily?

• They don't drink water because they are not organisms.

• They only drink one cup of water per day.

• They drink the equivalent more than 160,000 large tanker trucks full of water.

• They don't drink water. They drink Coca-Cola.

9) What do experts predict about the world's water supply in 2025?

• 1 out of every 4 people will live in a country that does not have enough freshwater.

• There are no expert predictions about water.

• The water supply will increase because the demand for water will increase.

• 1 out of every 4 people will live in a country that has too much freshwater.

10) What is the main idea of pages 22-23?

• The world population is getting bigger.

• The world population's demand for water is growing, but that's not a problem.

• We should use water wisely because every living thing shares it and the amount of water on Earth will never change.

• Living organisms need water to survive.