Ch. 9

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

• 30%

• 60%

• 75%

• 90%

How long can a person survive without water?

• A few hours

• A few days

• A few weeks

• A few months

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

• Dissolves nutrients

• Regulates body temperature

• Produces energy

• Removes waste products

Why is clean freshwater considered one of our most vital natural resources?

• It is abundant and easily accessible

• It is needed for agriculture, industry, and transportation

• It is not essential for human survival

• It is only used for recreational purposes

What does the graph titled "Water Resources- Withdrawals" primarily depict?

• Changes in water storage levels over time in different regions

• Annual rainfall in different regions

• Population growth in different regions

• Temperature changes over time in different regions

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Which region shows the greatest decline in water storage anomaly according to the graph?

• California Central Valley

• Ogallala High Plains Regional Aquifer

• Northwestern India

• North China Plain

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In which year did the Middle East region experience a significant increase in water storage anomaly?

• 2006

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

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What is the process called where water evaporates, falls as rain or snow, and returns to the ocean?

• Photosynthesis

• Hydrologic cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

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What drives the hydrologic cycle by evaporating surface water?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

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Why are water resources very uneven around the globe?

• Because of the uniform distribution of sunlight

• Because of the uneven distribution of water and sunlight

• Due to the constant temperature everywhere

• Because of the equal distribution of rain

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