Groundwater and Water Conservation Quiz

What percentage of fresh water used in the United States comes from groundwater?

• 40%

• 18%

• 82%

• 26%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the term for withdrawing groundwater faster than it can be replaced?

• Desalination

• Waterlogging

• Groundwater mining

• Salinization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which city is seeking approval to use groundwater from the Great Basin Desert?

• Los Angeles

• Las Vegas

• Phoenix

• San Diego

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the main cause of waterlogging in soil?

• Over-irrigation

• Desalination

• Groundwater mining

• Xeriscaping

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process of removing salt from seawater called?

• Salinization

• Desalination

• Reverse osmosis

• Waterlogging

What is one method of desalination mentioned in the text?

• Xeriscaping

• Reverse osmosis

• Groundwater mining

• Drip irrigation

What percentage of groundwater is used for public uses such as drinking water?

• 26%

• 82%

• 40%

• 18%

What is the main concern of residents and wildlife advocates regarding Las Vegas's groundwater plan?

• Increased salinization

• Negative effects on the Great Basin ecosystem

• Higher water costs

• Increased waterlogging

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is one agricultural solution to reduce water demand?

• Desalination

• Groundwater mining

• Implementing drip irrigation

• Using reverse osmosis

What is the practice of using outdoor plants adapted for arid conditions called?

• Waterlogging

• Desalination

• Salinization

• Xeriscaping

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5