SCI 200--Unit 3 Challenge 2 Questions and Answers Already Graded A+

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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 stat... ements 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. [Show More]

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