Water and mineral resources

What percent of Earth is covered in water?

• 70%

• 70.8%

• 65%

• 71.2%

Which is not a source of freshwater?

• Glacier

• Ground water

• Surface run off

• Ocean

What does GSO stand for?

• Galactic Survey Observatory

• Groundwater Supply Oversight

• General Service Organisation

• Geological Survey Outreach

What does the term aquifer stand for ?

• An underground layer of water,bearing rock

• Aquatic filter

• A man made water resource

• Aquatic fertilizer

Which of the following is a major use of ground water?

• Hydroelectric power generation

• Urban water supply

• Reservation

• Irrigation of agriculture

How are artificial impounding reservoirs constructed?

• Constricting a series of underground tunnels to store water

• Dams across river valleys

• Building large hollow structure to hold water above ground

• Filling in an already existing natural lake

What is Deriliction ?

• Deliberate expansion of mining operations

• Excavation of mineral deposits

• Definitive extraction of valuable resources

• Closing or abandoning of mines

Which of the following is not a reason for water loss in dams?

• Evaporation

• Leaky rocks

• Water conservation campaigns

• Seepage through ground

The term 'water wars' is most accurately described as

• Literal armed conflicts over water resources

• Diplomatic negotiations concerning water treaties

• Economic disputes related to water pricing

• Environmental protests against water pollution

The dispute over which river has been a long-standing issue between India and Pakistan?

• Brahmaputra

• Godavari

• Ganga

• Indus