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Water Distribution + Human Impact on Water

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  • Examples of saltwater sources are:
    oceans and seas.
    rivers, ponds and lakes.
  • Freshwater is divided in:
    frozen, ground, and surface water.
    frozen and liquid water.
  • Waste that ends up in water doesn't affect animals.
    True.
    False.
  • What is the nickname given to planet Earth?
    The blue planet.
    The blue giant.
  • Being in contact with water pollution can lead to skin infections.
    True.
    False.
  • Reciclying water is simple and can be easily done at home.
    False.
    True.
  • Algal bloom affects water because:
    production of nitrogen, depletion of minerals.
    production of toxins, depletion of oxygen.
  • Global warming can affect water habitats.
    True.
    False.
  • Earth has liquid water because in the solar system it is located:
    in the habitable zone.
    in the outer section.
  • A common source of gases that create acid rain are:
    burning fossil fuels.
    cows grazing.
  • Some of the gases that create acid rain are:
    sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
    carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid.
  • Using resources wisely to avoid pollution and excess use:
    pollution.
    conservation.
  • Water pollution can lead to loss of habitats for animals.
    False.
    True.
  • Natural events like forest fires and volcanic eruptions can create gases that contribute to acid rain.
    True.
    False.
  • Most of Earth’s freshwater is in rivers and lakes.
    False.
    True.
  • An example of ____ _____________ are glaciers.
    Frozen freshwater.
    Global warming.
  • This type of water is essential for all living things:
    freshwater.
    saltwater.
  • An example of groundwater is:
    a pond.
    an aquifer.
  • When a harmful substance can harm and contaminate the environment:
    conservation.
    pollution.
  • Most of the Eartth's water is:
    saltwater.
    freshwater.
  • This habitat has been a victim of:
    algal bloom.
    oil spills.
  • This animal has been a victim of:
    algal bloom.
    oil spills.
  • Humans affect water sources.
    True.
    False.
  • Saltwater is salty because:
    the temperature of water.
    of minerals that have been dissolved over millions of years.
  • Humans can negatively affect water resources.
    False.
    True.
  • Most of Earth's freshwater is frozen.
    True.
    False.