Worksheets15.2&15.3 MC: Types of Water Use
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 8mins
What two activities use the most water for a typical North American family of four?
bathing and cooking
dishes and drinking
lawns and toilets
laundry and car washing
Supplies of potable freshwater are in short supply in many parts of the world because
of pollution of lakes and rivers.
irrigation uses all of the freshwater is many areas.
salt water intrusion.
None of these are correct.
By the year 2025, it is projected that (a) of the world's population will live in water-stressed areas.
The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for
(a)
On a worldwide basis, which of the following uses the least water?
industry.
agriculture.
hydroelectric power plants
domestic uses (drinking, cooking toilets, etc.)
Worldwide, there is a relationship between the price of water and the amount consumed. As the price (a)
Water is a solvent that can dissolve and carry substances, such as nutrients and domestic waste.
TRUE
FALSE
The largest consumptive use of water is for municipal drinking water.
TRUE
FALSE
"Water stress" is a situation in which disruptive water shortages can frequently occur.
TRUE
FALSE
