Water Policy Quiz - 100%

Desalination has no known negative impacts on the environment. True or False

How can failing to conserve water contribute to greater water contamination? a - Overirrigating fields causes an increase in pollution that results from runoff. b - Natural water filters are depleted by the overuse of water. c - Sewage systems are more likely to fail due to greater demand, causing higher chances of water contamination. d - All of the above

The Working for Water program helps conserve water by employing individuals to remove invasive plants. True or False

How does the use of greywater differ from water reclamation? a - If collected separately, greywater can be used for certain applications without treatment. b - Greywater use is more costly than water reclamation. c - Water obtained from water reclamation processes can be used for drinking, while greywater cannot. d - Greywater has been mixed with sewage while water used in water reclamation is derived from cleaning water.

How is desalination different from water reclamation? a - Desalination is less expensive than water reclamation. b - Desalination recharges aquifers. c - Desalination provides water suitable for drinking. d - None of the above

Which of the following regulations is the primary law regarding water pollution? a - The Safe Drinking Water Act b - The Clean Water Act c - The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act d - WaterSense

Why is water conservation important? a - It is important in desert areas because water is scarce, but not in areas with high levels of precipitation. b - Water conservation is important because people are currently consuming freshwater resources faster than they can be replenished. c - Water conservation is important because only 10% of Earth's water sources are usable. d - All of the above are true.

Which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true? a - Only about 1% of Earth's water supply is usable for human consumption. b - Over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013. c - While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor. d - Failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.

The EPA regulates the dumping of _______ in oceans as outlined by the Ocean Dumping Act. a - industrial waste b - sewage sludge c - medical waste d - all of the above

The Safe Drinking Water Act limits the amount of pollution introduced into waterways. True or False

Blackwater is cheaper and easier to process than greywater. True or False

The water reclamation process is used to remove solids and impurities, but does not return water to a potable state. True or False

Conserving water can save money while protecting the environment. True or False