Freshwater
Test Your Freshwater Knowledge
Welcome to the Freshwater Quiz! This engaging and informative quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the important topic of freshwater resources. Discover fascinating facts about freshwater ecosystems, their significance, and the human impact on these vital resources.
In this quiz, you will:
- Learn about the distribution of freshwater on Earth
- Explore the various habitats that support freshwater life
- Understand the critical role of wetlands in our environment
What percent of water on the earth is fresh water?
3%
5%
18%
40%
Where is most of earth’s freshwater trapped?
Underground
Rivers
Antarctic ice sheets
Atmosphere
Freshwater can be used as drinking water and serves that purpose for many people.
True
False
The main cause of water pollution is human activities.
True
False
Freshwater is very important to all organisms. Which of the following human activities affects other organisms that depend on freshwater? Select ALL which applies.
Prolonged withdrawal of water from freshwater sources.
The creation of dams and water-diversion systems.
Runoff from agricultural and urban activities.
Collecting of rain water
South America’s largest freshwater fish called the Arapaima is found in which river basin?
Amazon River
Rio Purus
Madeira River
Iguazu River
What is the largest freshwater habitat in the world?
The Amazon River
The Everglades
Lake Baikal
The Nile River
Which of the following terms describes areas of marsh, fen, peatlands or water, regardless of permanency or formation, being manmade or natural?
Rivers
Coasts
Wetlands
Lakes
Which of the following is the largest freshwater wetland in Guyana?
Coastal wetlands
The North Rupununi wetlands
North Brazil Shelf Mangroves
Blue Lakes
Which of the following is a method of preserving wetlands?
Creating protected wetland areas
The development of wetland areas
Increased agricultural practices around wetlands
Preventing the natural migration of fishes
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