Conservation Flashcards
1
Q
Most water used by humans is from where?
A
groundwater followed by lakes and rivers
2
Q
safe to drink
A
potable
3
Q
number 1 cause of death on earth
A
Lack of safe drinking water
4
Q
Delivers small amounts of water directly to roots
A
Drip irrigation
5
Q
animals eating too much at once, loosens soil causing erosion
A
Overgrazing
6
Q
Trees are clear cut for development and not replaced
A
deforestation
7
Q
Loss of _____ sends fresh water back to the ocean before it get back into the ground
A
wet lands
