Water Resources

Practice Questions

AP Environmental Science › Water Resources

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The Great Lakes of North America represent the largest source of freshwater on the planet. Approximately how many years ago did the Great Lakes form?

2

Which of the following irrigation methods is most efficient in terms of maximizing water absorbed by plants and minimizing water lost to the system?

3

Which of the following irrigation methods is most efficient in terms of maximizing water absorbed by plants and minimizing water lost to the system?

4

What percentage of the Earth's water is accessible and suitable for human use?

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What percentage of the Earth's water is accessible and suitable for human use?

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The Great Lakes of North America represent the largest source of freshwater on the planet. Approximately how many years ago did the Great Lakes form?

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Which of the following pairs of adjectives best describes waters brought to the surface by way of upwelling?

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Which of the following pairs of adjectives best describes waters brought to the surface by way of upwelling?

9

The current drought has seriously affected farmers in California. Which of the following is NOT something a farmer would want to do to conserve water?

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The current drought has seriously affected farmers in California. Which of the following is NOT something a farmer would want to do to conserve water?

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