soundness testing Flashcards

1
Q

there is no new water on earth true or false and why

A

wate goes through a constant cycle meaning its always being recycled

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2
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what is transpiration

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water moves through a plant until its leaves and evaporates into the atmosphere

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3
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what is precipitation

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another word for rain. water vapor condenses and precipitates back onto earth as rain, hail or snow

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4
Q

how much percent of all water is fresh water

A

3%

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5
Q

how much percent of all the world water do people use

A

0.9% which is 1350 trillion litres

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6
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where is soft water found

A

north of England and soft water has a PH of 7 or below

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7
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where is hard water found

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south of England and hard water has a PH of 7+

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8
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how is water distributed (2 ways)

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gravity distribution where a reservoir sits high and gravity pulls the water.
pumped distribution where water is sent up a tower and is then pulled down via gravity

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