U7L8 Unit Review (Practice) Flashcards
Which of the following describes the relationship between population growth and the underground water supply?
As the population grows, the water supply remains the same, thus increasing its demand.
How can fracking impact water quality?
Methane leaks make the water supply flammable.
What is the effect of soil salinization on crops?
The increase in salt prevents plants from absorbing enough water.
Which global water rights issue does the tippy tap technology help solve?
Lack of running water
Which of the following describes how livestock can directly impact water quality?
Waste can seep into groundwater supplies.
Which describes how precipitation falls in mountainous regions?
more on the windward side of mountains
What is the coastal plain?
a flat, lowland area on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
