WorksheetsCh. 12 Freshwater Resources - (R)
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 5hrs 50mins
In the context of agriculture, what is the term for the process of supplying water to fields to support the growth of crops?
irrigation
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
Imagine you've moved to a rural area where city sewage lines are not available. You're considering an independent sewage management system that uses an underground tank to treat wastewater, typically for one home or business. What is this system called?
septic system
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
A factory discharges its waste directly into a nearby river. This is an example of what type of pollution?
point source pollution
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
A region is experiencing a long period of abnormally low amounts of rainfall, leading to water scarcity. What is this situation called?
drought
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
Imagine you are a scientist measuring the amount of fertilizer dissolved in a water sample from a lake, to understand the water quality. This measurement, often expressed as parts per billion, is known as what?
concentration
aquaculture
dam
desalination
drought
Imagine you are starting a business that involves the science and business of raising and harvesting fish in a controlled situation. What is this practice called?
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
drought
In an effort to provide fresh water to a coastal city suffering from water scarcity, engineers are considering a technology that involves the process of removing salt from ocean water. What is this process called?
desalination
aquaculture
concentration
dam
drought
Imagine you are an engineer tasked with designing a solution to manage the excessive water flow during the rainy season in a large river. Which structure would you propose to hold back and control the flow of water in this river?
dam
aquaculture
concentration
desalination
drought
In the city of Springfield, which system is responsible for collecting and treating the wastewater generated by its residents?
sewage system
aquaculture
concentration
dam
desalination
