One can conclude from the article that water conservation methods are

important for individuals as well as governments and farmers

According to the article, Earth

faces a possible water shortage.

A low-flow toilet uses

13 fewer liters of water., 3.4 gallons fewer gallons of water.

The first step in water conservation is to

recognize that there is a need to conserve water.

Water is considered a renewable resource because it

cycles through Earth's ecosystems again and again.

The most water is wasted during irrigation when

farmers channel water through furrows.

It is possible to conclude that water could be considered a renewable resource

because it evaporates into the air.

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1
One can conclude from the article that water conservation methods are
not really necessary.
important for individuals as well as governments and farmers
effective only on irrigated land.
most effective in New York City.
2
According to the article, Earth
has an unlimited supply of freshwater regardless of its use.
is undoubtedly headed for a world war over water.
faces a possible water shortage.
can conserve more water through conservation efforts.
3
A low-flow toilet uses
19 fewer liters of water.
13 fewer liters of water.
19 liters of water
3.4 gallons fewer gallons of water.
4
The first step in water conservation is to
recognize that there is a need to conserve water.
show farmers how to conserve water.
install low-flow toilets.
only run the dishwasher when it is full.
5
If a water shortage becomes a reality, it will likely affect
only people who are poor.
people in most world regions.
only farmers.
only people in countries where agriculture is important.
6
Fresh Water Scarcity
True
True
7
Water is considered a renewable resource because it
can be used up.
cycles through Earth's ecosystems again and again.
is necessary to sustain life.
is used throughout the world for irrigation.
8
A nonrenewable resource
has already been used.
is better than a renewable resource.
gets used up.
never runs out.
9
All of the following are examples of nonrenewable resources except
water.
coal.
iron ore.
gold.
10
The most water is wasted during irrigation when
farmers channel water through furrows.
wastewater is cleaned and reused on fields.
drip irrigation systems are employed.
no irrigation systems are used.
11
It is possible to conclude that water could be considered a renewable resource
because it is used for irrigation.
because it is not salty.
because it can become polluted.
because it evaporates into the air.
12
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
incorrect
correct
correct
13
About _ of Earth's water supply can be used for drinking and irrigation.
all
3 percent
two-thirds
80 percent

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