Which of the following water supplies would be affected directly by groundwater contamination?
wells
lakes
streams
rivers
wells
How does lead get into water?
It leaches into water as old pipes corrode.
It leaches into water as old pipes corrode.
It is released into waterways with industrial waste.
It is released into waterways with industrial waste.
It is a byproduct of detergents interacting with organic matter.
It is a byproduct of detergents interacting with organic matter.
It occurs naturally in water.
It leaches into water as old pipes corrode.
Which part of the government has authority to enforce the Clean Water Act?
the president
the president
Congress
Congress
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service
the Environmental Protection Agency
the Environmental Protection Agency
the Environmental Protection Agency
Drag each item to indicate pros and cons of using the reverse osmosis method to filter water
has limited or low flow rate due to small pore size
removes all types of contaminants to some extent
lowers the pH of the water making it more acidic
requires minimal matenance
has limited or low flow rate due to small pore size: con
removes all types of contaminants to some extent: pro
lowers the pH of the water making it more acidic: con
requires minimal maintenance: pro
Which water conservation strategy is used when a household installs a dual-flush toilet?(1 point)
Responses
reusing and recycling
reusing and recycling
preventing pollution
preventing pollution
eliminating losses
eliminating losses
limiting consumption
limiting consumption
Which of the following should a student study in order to become a hydrologist? Select three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
physical science
physical science
mechanical engineering
mechanical engineering
mathematics
mathematics
landscape architecture
landscape architecture
statistics