The Water We Use Quiz - 100%

Which of the following is least likely to have difficulties with economic access to potable water? a - Zimbabwe b - Australia c - India d - None of the above

Lakes and rivers constitute _______. a - 87% of freshwater b - a tiny fraction of Earth's freshwater c - a majority of Earth's freshwater d - a majority of water on earth

Which of the following most significantly determines a community's access to potable water? a - access to clean raw water sources b - the availability of money c - local drought conditions d - the level of industrial development

Which of the following best describes the availability of freshwater on Earth? a - Less than 1% of Earth's water is liquid freshwater. b - More than two thirds of Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps. c - 99% of liquid freshwater on Earth is stored as groundwater. d - All of the above.

The defining characteristic of potable water is that it _______. a - is used as tap water b - can be used for washing and irrigation c - can be used and consumed without risk d - is delivered through pipes

Which of the following human activities do not require water? a - agriculture b - household chores c - industry d - none of the above

In developed nations, the water delivered to homes by pipe is generally potable. True or False

Which of the following best explains why humans need constant supplies of fresh water? a - Humans need a constant supply of water to provide them with essential vitamins. b - Humans need a constant supply of water to maintain proper hygiene. c - Constant supplies of freshwater are needed because body water is continually being lost. d - Constant supplies of freshwater are not actually necessary for survival.

Drinking non-potable water does not carry significant health risks. True or False

The amount of water a body requires for survival is dependent upon the climate and the individual's level of physical activity. True or False