U7L4 Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following is a result of increased evaporation? Select the three correct answers.
increased drought
increased rainfall
increased agricultural irrigation
increased sea level
Increased drought
Increased rainfall
Increased agriculture
Which of the following activities contain hidden water usage? Select the three correct answers.
washing dishes
drinking
growing cattle feed
growing cotton to make fabric
processing and dying fabric
Growing cattle feed
Growing cotton to make fabric
Processing and dying fabric
Why did George Washington support the construction of canals on the James River near Richmond?
He wanted to be able to ship goods to and from west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What did people rely on rivers for during the eighteenth century? Select the three correct answers.
collecting drinking water
sending telegrams
transporting people and goods
powering mills
producing electricity
Collecting drinking water
Transporting people and goods
Powering mills
As people pump water out of the ground, the water table can lower. Which of the following are possible consequences of a lower water table? Select the two correct answers.
cleaner water
land subsidence
rising sea levels
saltwater intrusion
larger aquifers
Land subsidence
Saltwater intrusion
