Worksheets7SCI-Q3-T13-L 5.2 - Impacts on Water
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What percentage of Earth's water is available for human use?
10 percent
5 percent
1 percent
20 percent
Which of the following is NOT a use of water by humans?
Drinking
Bathing
Cooking
Mining
What is point-source pollution?
Pollution from broad areas
Pollution from identifiable single sources
Pollution from natural sources
Pollution from unknown sources
Which of the following is an example of nonpoint-source pollution?
Industrial discharge
Sewage pipes
Runoff from urban streets
Factory emissions
What is one way international cooperation can help with water issues?
Increase water prices
Address water scarcity
Build more dams
Reduce water usage
Which action is NOT a way to help conserve water?
Reduce the use of harmful chemicals
Dispose of waste safely
Leave taps running
Conserve water
What is a national initiative to help with water conservation?
Increase water taxes
Monitor water quality
Build more reservoirs
Import water
Which of the following is a positive action to address water pollution?
Ignore pollution
Implement regulations
Increase pollution
Reduce water usage
What is a key reason water is considered a finite resource?
It is abundant
It is irreplaceable
It is cheap
It is renewable
Which of the following is NOT a source of water pollution?
Point-source pollution
Nonpoint-source pollution
Natural springs
Industrial discharge
How can individuals help reduce water pollution?
Use more chemicals
Dispose of waste safely
Increase water usage
Ignore waste disposal
What is one purpose of water use in agriculture?
Drinking
Bathing
Irrigation
Cooking
Which of the following is a benefit of conserving water?
Increased pollution
Reduced water bills
More waste
Less water availability
What is a common method to address climate change related to water?
Increase pollution
International cooperation
Reduce regulations
Ignore climate change
Which of the following is a human activity that uses water?
Mining
Electricity generation
Flying
Sleeping
