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15.2&15.3 MC: Types of Water Use

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?

a)

bathing and cooking

b)

dishes and drinking

c)

lawns and toilets

d)

laundry and car washing

2.

Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because

a)

of pollution of lakes and rivers.

b)

irrigation uses all of the freshwater is many areas.

c)

salt water intrusion.

d)

None of these are correct.

3.

By the year 2025, it is projected that ​ (a)   of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.​

Choose from the below words
66% (two-thirds)
25% (one-fourth)
33% (one-third)
90% (nine-tenths)
4.

The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for


(a)  
Choose from the below words
agricultural use.
domestic use.
in-stream use.
industrial use.
5.

On a worldwide basis, which of the following uses the least water?

a)

industry.

b)

agriculture.

c)

hydroelectric power plants

d)

domestic uses (drinking, cooking toilets, etc.)

6.

Worldwide, there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed. As the price​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
increases then water use decreases.
increases then water use increases.
decreases then water use decreases.
decreases then water use is unchanged.
7.

Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances, such as nutrients and domestic waste.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE