Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 4: Water Resources

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
How can freshwater runoff be controlled?
A)dams
B)aquifers
C)glacial lakes
D)wells
2
_________ has unique properties that allow life to exist on Earth.
A)Nitrogen
B)Water
C)Methane
D)Carbon dioxide
3
What number of the world's countries experience chronic water shortages?
A)25
B)5
C)125
D)100
4
According to the figure, why might it be harmful to a small seawater environment to receive too much rain?
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A)rainwater is just pure water
B)rainwater is the same pH as seawater
C)rainwater is too acidic
D)rainwater is too basic
5
Which distillation method of desalination is most cost effective?
A)fuel burning
B)solar energy
C)wind evaporation
D)super saturation and precipitation
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