14.2 How We Use Water

Which sector uses fresh water for growing crops?

• Industrial

• Agricultural

• Personal

• Recreational

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What is an example of personal use of fresh water?

• Generating electricity

• Brushing teeth

• Watering crops

• Cleaning machinery

What is the primary use of fresh water in agriculture?

• Drinking

• Irrigation

• Cleaning

• Recreation

What is the average daily personal water use in liters for an American?

• 100 L

• 250 L

• 400 L

• 500 L

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What is a common industrial use of fresh water?

• Drinking

• Cooling machinery

• Bathing

• Cooking

Which of the following is a use of fresh water in the industrial sector?

• Bathing

• Irrigation

• Manufacturing

• Drinking

Which of the following activities is NOT typically associated with personal water use?

• Bathing

• Brushing teeth

• Irrigation

• Drinking

What type of water is most freshwater used in the U.S.?

• Groundwater

• Surface water

• Saltwater

• Rainwater

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Why is most irrigation in the U.S. considered inefficient?

• It uses too much freshwater

• It uses too little groundwater

• It uses renewable resources

• It uses nonrenewable resources

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What happens to groundwater when it is withdrawn faster than it can be replaced?

• It becomes a renewable resource

• It remains stable

• It becomes a nonrenewable resource

• It increases in volume

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