ES Ch 10 Intro Quiz

What is one reason fresh water is in short supply according to the passage?

• Much of it is held in oceans, locked in ice, or stored underground.

• It is mostly used for industrial purposes.

• It is primarily found in deserts.

• It is mostly polluted.

How does the Hoover Dam contribute to water resource management?

• It converts energy from moving water into electricity.

• It provides irrigation for agricultural lands.

• It purifies water for drinking.

• It diverts water to prevent flooding.

What is a challenge mentioned in the passage regarding managing water resources?

• Raising social, economic, political, and environmental concerns.

• Finding new sources of saltwater.

• Increasing the amount of water in oceans.

• Reducing the amount of water in ice caps.

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What was the primary goal of Osvel Hinojosa Huerta's efforts in the Colorado River delta?

• To restore the wetlands and reconnect the river to the sea

• To increase agricultural output in the region

• To build more dams for water storage

• To promote tourism in the delta

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What ecological change occurred as a result of the 2014 pulse flow experiment?

• Copepods reappeared and supported a new food chain

• The river's flow increased permanently

• Invasive species were completely eradicated

• The delta was fully restored to its original state

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Why has the Colorado River been reduced to a trickle?

• Due to damming and allocation of water rights to cities, agriculture, and industry

• Because of natural climate changes

• Due to a decrease in rainfall over the years

• Because of pollution and contamination

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What percentage of the original wetland areas in the Colorado River delta have been lost?

• About 80%

• About 50%

• About 30%

• About 10%

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What does Osvel Hinojosa Huerta encourage students to learn about?

• Their watershed and its conservation concerns

• The history of the Colorado River

• The economic benefits of the delta

• The types of fish in the river

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What is the primary source of water for the Colorado River?

• Snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains

• Rainfall in the desert

• Groundwater reserves

• Water from the Gulf of California

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How many major dams have been built along the Colorado River?

• 14

• 10

• 7

• 20