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the movement of water into the atmosphere from plants is
precipitation
evaporation
transpiration
sblimation
transpiration
evaporation
wet water from surface into air
other than ice sheets and glaciers, the largest repository of fresh water is located in
lakes and saline seas
groundwater
soil moisture
rivers and streams
groundwater
The term "groundwater mining" refers to
the removal of overlying rock to each groundwater
the excavation of tunnels to reach groundwater
the removal of groundwater at a rate faster than it can be replaced
the removal of groundwater at a rate faster than that it can be replaced
which of the following is a source of groundwater pollution?
septic tanks
pesticides
dumps
all
all
Which of the following is not considered an issue pertaining to water resources in the future?
Growing populations will continue to exploit water resources.
Pollution will limit the water-resource base.
Regional drought will increase pressure on groundwater resources.
Desalination will exacerbate dwindling freshwater supplies.
desalination
The permanent remove of water from the immediate water environment is known as
water withdrawal
noncinsumptive use
consumptive use
consumptive use
the colorado river is an exotic stream becuase
it mostly flows through arid environments, though headwaters are located in a region of water surplus
Percipitation that falls directly to the ground is known as
overflow
stem flow
through fall
throughfall
which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in us and canada?
Withdrawals increased 150 percent between 1950 and 2000.
The percentage of withdrawals in the United States and Canada are about the same.
Groundwater pumping is presently not exceeding water recharge rates.
The amount withdrawn is equal to river discharges in the United States.
increased 150%
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