Water Usage in Agriculture and Industry

What is irrigation used for in farming?

• To increase crop production

• To decrease water usage

• To plant more trees

• To reduce soil erosion

Where is irrigation water pumped from?

• Rivers, lakes, and under the ground

• Oceans and seas

• Rainwater tanks

• Deserts and dry areas

What do power plants produce using water?

• Electricity

• Food

• Clothing

• Furniture

How do factories use water?

• For washing, cleaning, cooling, and carrying away waste

• For growing crops

• For building roads

• For making clothes

What is one way hydroelectric power plants generate electricity?

• Using the energy of waterfalls and water flowing from dams

• Using solar panels

• Using wind turbines

• Using coal

What are the main sources of water pollution mentioned in the text?

• Wastes from industry, farming, and humans

• Natural disasters

• Solar energy

• Wind power

What is the purpose of using fertilizers according to the text?

• To treat soil

• To clean rivers

• To purify air

• To generate electricity

What can happen to fish in polluted water?

• They may become sick or die

• They grow faster

• They change color

• They become more active

What is a landfill?

• A place where solid wastes are buried between layers of soil

• A type of water filter

• A natural water source

• A type of fertilizer

What is the minimum depth required for the water table under a landfill?

• 2 meters (6 feet)

• 1 meter (3 feet)

• 5 meters (15 feet)

• 10 meters (30 feet)