Water is considered a renewable resource because it

cycles through Earth's ecosystems again and again.

According to the article, Earth

faces a possible water shortage.

The first step in water conservation is to

recognize that there is a need to conserve water.

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.

One can conclude from the article that water conservation methods are

important for individuals as well as governments and farmers

A low-flow toilet uses

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

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

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