Select the true statement about efforts to address water pollution in the United
States.
The Clean Water Act of 1972 stated that all U.S. waterways would be clean by 1983.
The Refuse Act of 1899 was designed to pr
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Select the true statement about efforts to address water pollution in the United
States.
The Clean Water Act of 1972 stated that all U.S. waterways would be clean by 1983.
The Refuse Act of 1899 was designed to protect waterways from non-point source
pollution.
Media coverage of water pollution issues in the 1960s led to public concern and
political action.
Individual states address non-point pollution sources by fining citizens for violations.
CONCEPT
Efforts to Address Water Pollution in the United States
2
Choose the statement that is NOT true about water availability on Earth.
Industry uses nearly as much water as agriculture does.
20% of the world’s population lives in an area where water is scarce.
Many major aquifers have a notable reduction in available water.
More than a billion people do not have ready access to clean water.
CONCEPT
Water Availability
3
Which of the following is an example of an organic agricultural practice?
Eliza adds earthworms to her garden to stimulate the formation of topsoil.
Sadie and her family practice no-till farming.
Rick alternates between grazing his livestock in several different pastures and giving
them processed feed.
Bill uses only natural fertilizers and pesticides.
CONCEPT
Agriculture Impacts
4
Which of the examples below describes an effort to address urban sprawl through
brownfield repair?
The site of a bankrupt cement factory is cleared and all hazardous substances
disposed of.
Walking trails are built to connect neighborhoods with popular restaurants and
shopping centers.
Private owners board up an abandoned building.
A flower garden is maintained in a empty lot downtown.
CONCEPT
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