9 Questions
What is the method of increasing water supplies that has been successful but is expensive?
Desalination
Which river is considered the largest in the world?
Amazon
What is the process where liquid water turns to vapor well below its boiling temperature?
Evaporation
Which of the following areas on the downwind side of a mountain is dry?
Rain shadow
Where are aquifers most likely to be contaminated?
Recharge zones
Which layer of soil holds both air and water?
Aeration zone
What is the term used to describe the total amount of water taken from a body of water?
Withdrawal
'Residence time' refers to:
The time a water molecule spends in a particular location before moving on
'Subsidence and sinkholes' are associated with:
'Permanent loss of an aquifer'
Test your knowledge on water resources with questions related to renewable water supplies, desalination, major rivers, and groundwater zones. See how well you understand important concepts in water management.
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