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Water Management: Composition and Properties

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What is the consequence of melting glaciers contributing to rising sea levels?

Decreased saltwater intrusion in aquifers near ocean coastlines

No impact on saltwater intrusion in aquifers near ocean coastlines

Formation of freshwater aquifers near ocean coastlines

Increased saltwater intrusion in aquifers near ocean coastlines (correct)

What is the term for the localized drop in the water table around a pumped well?

Hydroelectricity

Cone of depression (correct)

Saltwater intrusion

Groundwater mining

What can be a drawback of dams and reservoirs for collecting and storing water?

Growth and sustenance of aquatic ecosystems

Increased water availability during dry spells

Evaporative loss of water in arid climates (correct)

Hydroelectricity generation

What does water conservation involve around the home?

Installing high-efficiency clothes washers and low-flow showers Signup and view all the answers

What does rainwater harvesting involve?

Storing runoff from impervious surfaces for later use Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical composition of water?

Hydrogen and oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Why is water sometimes referred to as H2O?

Because it contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom Signup and view all the answers

What does water stress refer to?

When the water demand exceeds the available amount Signup and view all the answers

In which areas is water stress greatest according to the text?

Major deserts and areas with large population density Signup and view all the answers

How could future global warming worsen the water crisis according to the text?

By melting mountain glaciers that recharge rivers downstream Signup and view all the answers