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WATER SYSTEMS TAKE HOME TEST

Match the vocabulary words in Column 1 with the choices in Column 2.

A. Vocabulary Questions (10 marks)

Column 1
Vocabulary Words / Column 2
Choices
1.marsh / A.the upper surface of ground water
2.glacier / B.a massive body of salt water
3.water table / C.a source of drinking water for almost 10 million Canadians
4.the Great Lakes / D.a type of wetland covered with grass-like plants
5.Arctic Ocean / E.a slowly moving mass of ice and overlying snow
6. septic tank / F. a period of little or no precipitation
7. storm drains / G. the process of killing the organisms in water
8. laws / H. These are made to protect our drinking water.
9. disinfect / I. sends run-off from streets and takes it to the nearby river or lake
10. drought / J. a storage site for waste water in rural homes

B. Matching Questions (10 marks)

Column 1
Sentences / Column 2
Words
11.Canada has 5 main ocean ____ that are big drainage basins. / A.Continental Divide
12.The ______of salt distinguishes saltwater from
freshwater bodies. / B.microclimate
13.The line created by the Rocky Mountains in N. America separates the direction of water flow is known as the _____. / C.concentration
14.An area with a small localized climate is called a ______. / D.watersheds
15.The water cycle ______our groundwater supply. / E.fresh water
16.In low-lying areas, the water table could reach the surface during a rain storm and cause ______. / F.recharges
17.______is a threat to our drinking water sources because contaminants can collect in precipitation. / G.public health inspector
18.Removing _____from detergents protects our water supply. / H.phosphates
19.Most of Canada’s ______is below the surface, we need to pay attention to factors that affect our groundwater supply. / I.flooding
20.Promoting well-water safety, sampling beach water educating the public are jobs of the ______. / J.air pollution

C. Definitions (5 marks)

21. Flat rate –______

22. Sustainability –______

23. Impartial - ______

24. Stewardship –______

25. Innovation -______

D. Matching Questions (6 marks)

Column 1
Sentences / Column 2
Words
26.The water cycle naturally ______water. / A.generations
27.The United Nation considers access to clean ______water to be a fundamental human right. / B.desalinates
28.We can take action to protect our drinking water by practicing environmental ______. / C.bill
29.When we develop our water systems, we must do so in a way that protects the quality and supply of water for future ______. / D.protecting
30.For municipalities that have water meters, conserving water means having a lower water ______. / E.drinking
31.Numerous government regulations and programs are aimed at ______water resources. / F.stewardship

E. Matching Questions (10 marks)

Column 1
Vocabulary Words / Column 2
Choices
32.overuse of wells / A.the upper surface of ground water
33.glacier / B.the ability of a material to absorb heat
34.water table / C.a human-caused factor that affects the water table
35.contamination / D.one step in the treatment of drinking water
36.heat capacity / E.a slowly moving mass of ice and overlying snow
37.septic system / F.the name given to harmful contents in water
38.chlorination / G.a place for collecting and storing water
39.stewardship / H.a self-contained wastewater treatment centre
40.reservoir / I.an obvious opinion about an issue
41.bias / J.actions taken to protect the well-being of something

42. Describe the environmental impact of the city spreading road salt on slippery winter roads.(2 marks)

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43.Potable water is fresh water that is ______. The population of Canada is around 35 million.

The population of India and China together is around ______.

Canada has about ______% of the world’s freshwater supply, while India and China have about 10% of the world’s freshwater supply.(3 marks)

44.Describe two factors that influence the size of glaciers, and explain how glaciers can be affected. (2 marks)

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45.Not everyone understands how essential a supply of clean, safe drinking water is for survival. Suppose that you were asked to give a speech on the necessity of caring for our global water supply. Describe three things that you would say. (2 marks)

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