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What percentage of the earth's water is found in the ocean?
What percentage of the earth's water is found in the ocean?
- 70%
- 90%
- 87%
- 97% (correct)
What is the primary function of the hydrologic cycle?
What is the primary function of the hydrologic cycle?
- To regulate the Earth's temperature
- To distribute water throughout the Earth's atmosphere
- To create precipitation and weather patterns
- To continuously circulate water in the Earth-atmosphere system (correct)
What is the definition of freshwater?
What is the definition of freshwater?
- Water that is used for agricultural purposes
- Water that contains less than 1,000 milligrams per liter (mg/L) of dissolved solids (correct)
- Water that contains less than 500 milligrams per liter (mg/L) of dissolved solids
- Water that is used for recreational activities
What is the primary source of freshwater?
What is the primary source of freshwater?
What is the primary purpose of managing and conserving water resources?
What is the primary purpose of managing and conserving water resources?
What is a common disadvantage of solar energy?
What is a common disadvantage of solar energy?
What is the primary source of energy harnessed in hydropower?
What is the primary source of energy harnessed in hydropower?
What is a benefit of impoundment hydropower?
What is a benefit of impoundment hydropower?
What is a classification of hydropower plants based on capacity?
What is a classification of hydropower plants based on capacity?
What is a limitation of solar powered cars?
What is a limitation of solar powered cars?
What is a common challenge faced by hydropower plants?
What is a common challenge faced by hydropower plants?
What is the term for non-decomposable wastes, either combustible or non-combustible?
What is the term for non-decomposable wastes, either combustible or non-combustible?
What is solid waste often called in relation to other forms of pollution?
What is solid waste often called in relation to other forms of pollution?
Which of the following is NOT a type of solid waste?
Which of the following is NOT a type of solid waste?
What is the term for residues of the combustion of solid fuels?
What is the term for residues of the combustion of solid fuels?
Which of the following activities generates solid waste?
Which of the following activities generates solid waste?
According to RA 9003, what is included in the definition of solid waste?
According to RA 9003, what is included in the definition of solid waste?
What is one of the consequences of solid waste breaking down in landfills?
What is one of the consequences of solid waste breaking down in landfills?
What is the result of unmanaged solid waste in terms of flooding?
What is the result of unmanaged solid waste in terms of flooding?
What is the primary goal of ecological solid waste management?
What is the primary goal of ecological solid waste management?
What is the recommended starting point for ecological solid waste management?
What is the recommended starting point for ecological solid waste management?
What is the result of garbage accumulation in rivers, canals, and wetlands?
What is the result of garbage accumulation in rivers, canals, and wetlands?
What is the definition of solid waste management according to the U.S. Environment Protection Agency?
What is the definition of solid waste management according to the U.S. Environment Protection Agency?
What is one simple step to reduce waste when shopping?
What is one simple step to reduce waste when shopping?
What is the main goal of reusing unwanted items?
What is the main goal of reusing unwanted items?
What is a potential health hazard of reusing certain items?
What is a potential health hazard of reusing certain items?
What is an alternative to buying brand new power tools?
What is an alternative to buying brand new power tools?
What is a benefit of buying long-lasting kitchen utensils and household products?
What is a benefit of buying long-lasting kitchen utensils and household products?
What is one way to give new life to unwanted goods?
What is one way to give new life to unwanted goods?
