10 Questions
What is the term for the reduction in the pressure head surrounding a pumped well?
cone of depression
What is the term for the significant drop in the regional water table due to the long-term pumping of water from a large number of wells?
groundwater mining
What is the term for collecting the run-off from a structure or impervious surface to store it for later use?
rainwater harvesting
What is the term for using less water and using it more efficiently?
conservation
What is the term for the measurement of the direct and indirect water use by a person, community, business, or country?
water footprint
What are the chemical elements that compose water?
Hydrogen and oxygen
How many atoms make up a water molecule?
Three
What is the term used to describe a situation where people lack access to sufficient water, clean water, or both?
Water crisis
When does water stress occur?
When the water demand exceeds the available amount or when poor quality restricts its use
In which areas is water stress greatest?
In areas with very low precipitation, large population density, or both
Test your knowledge about the composition and properties of water, including its chemical elements, states, and ability to dissolve other substances.
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