Freshwater

Question 1

Which of the following is a type of water pollution?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 2

True or False? Sand, gravel, and charcoal are used in the water treatment process.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 3

Which is NOT an example of a freshwater ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

estuary

Question 4

True or False? Earth’s freshwater ecosystems have relatively little biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 5

Which of the following is a false statement about wetlands?

Accepted Answer

Wetlands are useless areas.

Question 6

Approximately, what percentage of all the water in the world is freshwater?

Accepted Answer

2.5 percent

Question 7

Approximately, how many gallons of water does it take to produce one pound of beef?

Accepted Answer

1800

Question 8

A 2010 USGS study found which of the following had the top freshwater withdrawals in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

thermoelectric power

Question 9

How did increases in urbanization impact freshwater sources across the United States?

Accepted Answer

Altered the water cycle by limiting ground permeability.

Question 10

Where do rivers get most of their water?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Questions 10