Choose the answer that best explains one reason why conservation of freshwater is important.

Freshwater should be conserved because it is the only water that can be consumed by humans

Freshwater should be conserved because it is limited to Earth's groundwater.

Freshwater should be conserved because it can be found in large quantities on Earth

Freshwater should be conserved because it is limited to Earth's oceans.

identify the statement that best describes where Earth's freshwater can be found.

Most of the freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.

Earth's freshwater is spread out equally over ice, groundwater, and surface water.

Most of the freshwater on Earth is found underground. The rest is stored as surface water.

Earth's freshwater is found mostly in rivers and streams. Very little is found in glaciers or ice caps

unknown amounts of saltwater and freshwater

the same amounts of saltwater and freshwater

Which of these is a major cause of acid rain?

burning fossil fuels for energy

dumping sewage in river systems

Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

burning fossil fuels for energy

dumping sewage in river systems

using uranium to generate electricity

How is acid rain formed?

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.

Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.

5) Which will most likely happen if lake water becomes polluted by humans?

There will be more fish in the lake.

The pollution will not hurt the plants or animals in the water.

It will change the soil around the lake into pebbles.

6) It has been very dry in Miguel's city for the past several months. The local government has placed the city under a drought warning, which means people in the city should try to conserve as much water as possible. What can Miguel do to help conserve water? Select 2 options.

take short showers instead of baths

turn off the water when he brushes his teeth

filter water before drinking it

brush his teeth at the same time each day

wash his hands using hot water instead of cold water

What is an algal bloom?

A rapid increase in the amount of algae found in water

A type of flower that grows in water

A type of fish that lives in algae

What does conservation mean?

The act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely

The process of creating new resources

The destruction of natural habitats

What are the 3 R's of conservation?

Replant, Reorganize, Reconstruct

What is the main topic of the study guide?

Human Impact on Water Resources

Algal bloom occurs when...

Fertilizers impact the water quality and cause toxic kinds of algae to grow.

Pollution of water caused by trash, causes the algae to grow.

Pollution of water caused by oil spills, causes algae to grow.

The pH levels of water becomes acidic, and the toxic algae grow.

Which is NOT a positive impact on Earth's water?

disposing of chemicals properly

What is one of the positive impacts that humans have on Earth’s water?

Changing the flow of water by damming streams

Dumping large amounts of pollution in the oceans

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Most of the Earth's water is in

salty oceans

freshwater lakes

freshwater ponds

glaciers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

lakes

glaciers

oceans

rivers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?

3% freshwater, 97% salt water

97% freshwater, 3% salt water

71% freshwater, 29% salt water

29% freshwater, 71% salt water

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is groundwater?

water that fills space between rocks of Earth

water found within a lake or pond

water that is evaporated from the surface of Earth

water that is found in the ocean

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Water can exist on Earth as...

solid ice

liquid water

the gas water vapor

All of above

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the two kinds of water that exist on Earth?

Freshwater

Saltwater

Sugarwater

Bluewater

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Humans can only consume (drink)

Freshwater

Saltwater

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water distribution and human impact on water

Most of the Earth's water is in

Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

Which represents the distribution of water on Earth?

What is groundwater?

Water can exist on Earth as...

What are the two kinds of water that exist on Earth?

Humans can only consume (drink)

Approximately what percent of the Earth’s water is salt water?

Where is most of the freshwater found on Earth?

Water underground is stored in ____________.

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