Freshwater Scarcity Quiz

What is the main cause of freshwater scarcity in a region?

• High population density

• Dry climate, drought, overuse, and inefficient water use

• Lack of rainfall only

• High water salinity

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

By 2050, how many countries are expected to experience freshwater scarcity stress?

• 10

• 30

• 60

• 100

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which of the following statements about water distribution in the United States is true?

• The U.S. does not have enough renewable fresh water

• The U.S. has plenty of fresh water, but it is unevenly distributed

• Water availability in the U.S. is evenly distributed across all regions

• The U.S. only relies on groundwater for its freshwater needs

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What percentage of Earth's land currently experiences severe drought?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What does the term 'politics of scarcity' refer to?

• The competition for water resources leading to conflicts

• The abundance of water in some regions

• Government control of water pricing

• The use of water for political campaigns

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What percentage of Earth's fresh water is available to people as liquid fresh water?

• 1%

• 0.1%

• 0.024%

• 5%

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which country has 20% of the world's fresh water but only 0.5% of the world’s population?

• United States

• China

• Russia

• Canada

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is an aquifer?

• A body of water on the surface

• An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds groundwater

• A type of water filter

• A system used to desalinate water

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the zone of saturation?

• The top layer of a lake

• The layer of soil completely filled with water

• The part of an aquifer that is dry

• A process where water evaporates

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What percentage of global freshwater is used for irrigation?

• 20%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%