Which of the Following Is False Regarding the World's Supply

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding the world's supply of freshwater?

• A)Because water is a renewable resource, it is unlikely for there to be a significant freshwater shortage.
• B)In the U.S., there is currently more groundwater being withdrawn than replenished, causing falling aquifer levels and unprecedented droughts.
• C)When rain runs off pavement and dessicated croplands, it carries pollutants (such as pesticides and motor oil) into bodies of freshwater.
• D)When their levels drop, coastal aquifers become susceptible to saltwater contamination.

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Definitions:

Deep Water

Water located in deep areas of oceans or lakes, typically characterized by cold temperatures and high pressures.

Fractures

Breaks in rock formations, which can occur due to stress such as tension, compression, or shearing forces.

Beddings

Layers of sedimentary rock that indicate the accumulation of sediment over time, each with distinctive properties.

Strait of Gibraltar

A narrow passage of water connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Spain in the north and Morocco in the south.