SCI 200--Unit 3 Challenge 2 Questions
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Choose the true statement about water on Earth. ✔✔Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's
surface.
Which of the following statements about groundwater
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SCI 200--Unit 3 Challenge 2 Questions
and Answers Already Graded A+
Choose the true statement about water on Earth. ✔✔Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's
surface.
Which of the following statements about groundwater is NOT true? ✔✔Roads built by humans
enable water to soak into the earth.
Which of the following is a reason why dams are built? ✔✔To generate power
Which of the following is a benefit of dams? ✔✔Reliable water supply
Which of the following is an argument for the removal of dams? ✔✔We must restore water flow
to improve animal habitat and promote biodiversity.
Which of the following statements impacts water supply? ✔✔The amount of contaminated water
is growing.
Which of the following statements is true about water supply and demand? ✔✔Many major
aquifers have reduced levels of available water.
Which of the following is an issue with the sources of water and how we use it? ✔✔The water
cycle moves water through the environment, but the water supply is finite.
Which of the following is an example of point source water pollution? ✔✔Ocean and lake
dumping of waste
Which of the following is NOT an impact of water pollution? ✔✔Deforestation
How has the United States acted to address water pollution? ✔✔The Clean Water Act of 1972
focused on point source pollution.
Which of the following is a cause of urban sprawl? ✔✔The federal government subsidized
gasoline and road construction.
Which of the following is an example of a consequence of urban sprawl? ✔✔Social equity
decreases and poverty is concentrated in urban centers.
Which of the following statements is a common characteristic of urban sprawl in the United States?
✔✔Water and air pollution are notable environmental consequences of urban sprawl.
State and local governments address urban sprawl through regulations, such as _________, which
create parks and community gardens. ✔✔establishing green zones
Which of the following describes the impacts of human population growth? ✔✔Human population
growth has been due largely to better medical care and technology.
Which of the following is an impact of a growing human population? ✔✔Approximately 200,000
people are added to the earth each day.
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