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Where does more than half of the nonrenewable water in Canada drain into?
Where does more than half of the nonrenewable water in Canada drain into?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean (correct)
What percentage of Canada's total freshwater is considered nonrenewable?
What percentage of Canada's total freshwater is considered nonrenewable?
- 50% (correct)
- 80%
- 65%
- 80%
Why can certain arid regions in Canada's water supply be considered virtually nonrenewable?
Why can certain arid regions in Canada's water supply be considered virtually nonrenewable?
- Dependent on wet and dry climate alternations (correct)
- Because climate changes have made the region more humid
- Due to high levels of precipitation
- Because of its quick cycling time
What percentage of the Canadian population resides in regions that provide only 38% of the water yield?
What percentage of the Canadian population resides in regions that provide only 38% of the water yield?
Which bodies retain nonrenewable water in Canada according to the text?
Which bodies retain nonrenewable water in Canada according to the text?
Why is most of Canada's freshwater considered nonrenewable?
Why is most of Canada's freshwater considered nonrenewable?
Which of the following is an example of outdoor water use?
Which of the following is an example of outdoor water use?
What is storm water?
What is storm water?
What is the primary purpose of process water?
What is the primary purpose of process water?
In what ways can indoor water be used according to the text?
In what ways can indoor water be used according to the text?
Which of the following is a key focus of the learning objectives mentioned regarding water conservation strategies?
Which of the following is a key focus of the learning objectives mentioned regarding water conservation strategies?
What is the significance of LEED credit structure in relation to water efficiency strategies?
What is the significance of LEED credit structure in relation to water efficiency strategies?
Why does high water consumption place stress on rivers and lakes?
Why does high water consumption place stress on rivers and lakes?
What is a key difference between water efficiency and water conservation?
What is a key difference between water efficiency and water conservation?
What are some ecological impacts of discharging polluted water?
What are some ecological impacts of discharging polluted water?
How does population growth affect water use according to the text?
How does population growth affect water use according to the text?
Why is reducing demand the primary objective in water efficiency?
Why is reducing demand the primary objective in water efficiency?
What is the consequence of high levels of water use according to the text?
What is the consequence of high levels of water use according to the text?
What is the purpose of using sub meters in indoor water systems?
What is the purpose of using sub meters in indoor water systems?
Which water fixtures are primarily categorized as 'Flow Fixtures'?
Which water fixtures are primarily categorized as 'Flow Fixtures'?
Which type of landscaping helps reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation?
Which type of landscaping helps reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation?
What is the key benefit of using high efficiency toilets compared to old toilets?
What is the key benefit of using high efficiency toilets compared to old toilets?
How do weather-based controllers help in reducing outdoor water usage?
How do weather-based controllers help in reducing outdoor water usage?
What percentage of our daily water consumption do toilets account for?
What percentage of our daily water consumption do toilets account for?
Which outdoor water reduction strategy involves retaining moisture to provide water to plants' root systems?
Which outdoor water reduction strategy involves retaining moisture to provide water to plants' root systems?
What is the main purpose of using non potable water for landscape irrigation?
What is the main purpose of using non potable water for landscape irrigation?
What is a key characteristic of high-efficiency toilets compared to conventional ones?
What is a key characteristic of high-efficiency toilets compared to conventional ones?
What is an advantage of using drip irrigation over large rotor irrigation systems?
What is an advantage of using drip irrigation over large rotor irrigation systems?
What is one of the options to achieve the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1 for outdoor water use reduction?
What is one of the options to achieve the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1 for outdoor water use reduction?
How long must metered data be shared with the Green Building Council to comply with the requirements?
How long must metered data be shared with the Green Building Council to comply with the requirements?
For the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc2, what is the purpose of further reducing fixture and fitting water use?
For the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc2, what is the purpose of further reducing fixture and fitting water use?
What does the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc3 aim to promote?
What does the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc3 aim to promote?
In achieving the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1, what does Option 2 entail?
In achieving the LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1, what does Option 2 entail?
What can be utilized to achieve additional water savings in LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1 Option 2 beyond a 30% reduction?
What can be utilized to achieve additional water savings in LEED NC vr 4 Water Efficiency Credits WEc1 Option 2 beyond a 30% reduction?
