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Questions and Answers
What is the main purpose of dams and canals?
What is the main purpose of dams and canals?
- To harm habitats of other species
- To store and move water (correct)
- To make cotton candy and T-shirts
- To generate hydroelectric power
Why do many people live along coastlines, rivers, and lakes?
Why do many people live along coastlines, rivers, and lakes?
- Because they like the scenery
- Because they want to harm other species
- Because fresh water is limited (correct)
- Because water is not useful
What happens to the stuff we put down the drain?
What happens to the stuff we put down the drain?
- It ends up in someone—or something—else's water (correct)
- It disappears forever
- It gets purified and reused
- It gets stored in dams and canals
Why are many creatures that live in fresh water endangered?
Why are many creatures that live in fresh water endangered?
What is the main concern about fertilizers and pesticides?
What is the main concern about fertilizers and pesticides?
Why do we need to protect swamps and riverbanks?
Why do we need to protect swamps and riverbanks?
What is the primary reason why humans use water?
What is the primary reason why humans use water?
What is the common feature of many technologies used to store and move water?
What is the common feature of many technologies used to store and move water?
Why is it important to conserve water?
Why is it important to conserve water?
What is the relationship between the water cycle and our daily activities?
What is the relationship between the water cycle and our daily activities?
What is the impact of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides on lakes and oceans?
What is the impact of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides on lakes and oceans?
What is the main challenge in ensuring that there is enough clean, fresh water for all living things?
What is the main challenge in ensuring that there is enough clean, fresh water for all living things?
What is a common use of water that is not often thought about?
What is a common use of water that is not often thought about?
Why do humans need to be more careful about how they use water?
Why do humans need to be more careful about how they use water?
What is one way that humans compete with other species for water?
What is one way that humans compete with other species for water?
What is the importance of protecting swamps and riverbanks?
What is the importance of protecting swamps and riverbanks?
