Question 1

Acid rain is a major problem for lakes with a limestone bedrock.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Once groundwater is contaminated, it is very difficult to purify. Discuss this problem of groundwater sources of water with respect to the water cycle.

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Groundwater contamination is a serious p...

Question 3

Aerobic decomposition of organic matter requires

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A)   oxygen.
B)   nitrogen.
C)   magnesium.
D)   water.

Question 4

The heat capacity of water is ________ (greater/less) than that of ethanol.

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Question 5

The saltiness of the oceans is

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A)   decreasing slowly.
B)   increasing slowly.
C)   increasing rapidly.
D)   constant.

Question 6

Anaerobic degradation of organic material in water systems occurs in the absence of

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A)   dissolved oxygen.
B)   dissolved nitrogen.
C)   nutrients.
D)   sunlight.

Question 7

Secondary treatment of wastewater is not effective for removal of

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A)   suspended matter.
B)   dissolved organics.
C)   nitrates and phosphates.
D)   bacteria.

Question 8

All of the following statements are true of hard water EXCEPT

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A)   it contains calcium salts.
B)   it contains iron salts.
C)   it contains only Na+ and K+ ions.
D)   it forms an insoluble scum with soap.

Question 9

Which of these common human activities contribute to BOD?

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A)   dumping detergents in a lake or pond
B)   swimming in a lake or pond
C)   paddling a boat across a lake or pond
D)   fishing in a lake or pond

Question 10

Lakes and streams with granite rock bottoms are more susceptible to

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A)   high levels of BOD.
B)   anaerobic organisms.
C)   acidification.
D)   low DO.

Question 11

Algae bloom can be stimulated on a lake or pond by

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A)   runoff of fertilizers from crops and lawns.
B)   fishing.
C)   acid rain.
D)   basic rain.

Question 12

A volatile organic compound that is widely used as a dry-cleaning solvent and degreasing compound and is now found in trace amounts in groundwater is

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A)   methane.
B)   benzene.
C)   formic acid.
D)   trichloroethylene.

Question 13

It is estimated that approximately ________ people in the world do not have an adequate supply of fresh water and ________ live without basic sanitation.

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875 millio...

Question 14

The density of ice is greater than the density of liquid water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Approximately what fraction of the earth's surface is covered with water?

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A)   50%
B)   95%
C)   75%
D)   15%

Question 16

Water commonly exists in large amounts in which of the following physical states?

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A)   gaseous
B)   liquid
C)   solid
D)   Water exists in large amounts in all of the above.

Question 17

To use clean water is to abuse it. Each of us can do our share by ________ water and ________ our use of products that require vast amounts of water to make.

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conserving...

Question 18

What percentage of public water supplies in the United States do NOT meet one or more of the EPA water standards?

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A)   1 %
B)   25 %
C)   10 %
D)   70 %

Question 19

The volume of water increases as it freezes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nitrates contaminate many wells in agricultural areas. Why?

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Nitrates contaminate many wells in agric...

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The saltiness of the oceans is

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Once groundwater is contaminated, it is very difficult to purify. Discuss this problem of groundwater sources of water with respect to the water cycle.

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The volume of water increases as it freezes.

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A volatile organic compound that is widely used as a dry-cleaning solvent and degreasing compound and is now found in trace amounts in groundwater is

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Algae bloom can be stimulated on a lake or pond by

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All of the following statements are true of hard water EXCEPT

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Water commonly exists in large amounts in which of the following physical states?

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It is estimated that approximately ________ people in the world do not have an adequate supply of fresh water and ________ live without basic sanitation.

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The density of ice is greater than the density of liquid water.

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