Chapter 15 Freshwater Resources

Question 1

Used & contaminated water released after use by households, industry, agriculture

Answer 1

Wastewater

Question 2

Water that has few dissolved ions such as salt

Answer 2

Freshwater

Question 3

Movement of water from gaseous to liquid thru various water compartments such as surface waters, soil, & living organisms

Answer 3

Water cycle or hydrologic cycle

Question 4

Body of water found above ground: oceans, lakes, rivers

Answer 4

Surface water

Question 5

Loss of water vapor from plants

Answer 5

Transpiration

Question 6

Conversion of water from liquid to gaseous state

Answer 6

Evaporation

Question 7

Physical water scarcity

Answer 7

Use of water is approaching or exceeding sustainable limits

Question 8

Conversion of water from gaseous state (water vapor) to liquid state

Answer 8

Condensation

Question 9

Rain, snow, sleet or any form of water falling from atmosphere

Answer 9

Precipitation

Question 10

water found underground in aquifer

Answer 10

groundwater

Question 11

underground, permeable region of soil or rock saturated with water

Answer 11

aquifer

Question 12

process of water soaking into ground

Answer 12

infiltration

Question 13

uppermost water level of saturated zone of an aquifer

Answer 13

water table

Question 14

removal of salt and minerals from seawater to make it suitable for consumption

Answer 14

desalination

Question 15

inflow of salt (ocean) water into aquifer. Happens when aquifer has lost some of freshwater stores

Answer 15

saltwater intrusion

Question 16

water discharged into environment

Answer 16

effluent

Question 17

bacteria found in intestinal tract of animals. monitored for fecal contamination

Answer 17

coliform bacteria

Question 18

drinkable water. clean enough for consumption

Answer 18

potable

Question 19

ecosystem that is permanently or seasonally flooded

Answer 19

wetland

Question 20

structure the blocks flow of water

Answer 20

dam

Question 21

artificial lake formed when river is impounded by dam

Answer 21

reservoir