Unit 8: Water - Usage, Consumption & Availability (B)

What is virtual water primarily referring to in the context of production?

• Water visible during manufacturing

• Hidden water used in producing goods and services

• Water used for transportation only

• Water stored in finished products

How much virtual water is required to produce one cup of coffee?

• 100 liters

• 120 liters

• 140 liters

• 160 liters

Which of the following best describes a water footprint?

• The mark left by water on surfaces

• The path water takes through a factory

• The total volume of freshwater used for goods and services

• The amount of water wasted in production

What type of water use includes activities like drinking and bathing?

• Virtual water use

• Indirect water use

• Industrial water use

• Direct water use

Which sector consumes a significant portion of available freshwater?

• Industrial sector

• Residential sector

• Educational sector

• Entertainment sector

What is causing increased pressure on water resources in residential areas?

• Decreased water quality

• Population growth

• Industrial decline

• Improved infrastructure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How does climate change affect water availability?

• It only causes flooding

• It only causes droughts

• It causes both droughts and flooding in different regions

• It has no effect on water availability

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is subsidence in the context of water resources?

• Water pollution in rivers

• Ground sinking due to excessive groundwater pumping

• Natural water filtration

• Surface water evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What happens when groundwater is over-extracted?

• Water quality improves

• Aquifer capacity increases

• Water is removed faster than it can be replenished

• Subsidence decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting an individual's water footprint?

• Consumption patterns

• Lifestyle choices

• Geographic location

• Educational level