Which of the following is the most effective irrigation system in terms of conservation of water?
Surface irrigation
Aerial irrigation
Subsurface irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
What is the process of creating fresh water by removing saline from bodies of salt water called?
Desalination
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Which of the following is the least effective irrigation system in terms of conservation of water?
Which of the following area are most associated with physical water scarcity?
Arid regions
Semi-arid regions
Regions where water resources are over committed
All of the above
The amount of water that is embedded in food or other products needed for its production is called:
Virtual water
Water footprint
Green water
Fossil water
In developing countries, majority of the total water consumption is used for which purpose?
Agriculture
Industries
Domestic use
Equal proportion for agriculture, domestic and industries
What is the relatively clean waste water, such as from kitchen and laundry cycles are called?
Blue water
Grey water
Ground water
The part of total precipitation that gets collected in rivers, lakes, wetlands and ground water, is called:
The part of total precipitation that keeps the soil moist is called:
Which of the following is the largest source of drinking water on a global scale?
Aquifers
Lakes
Rivers
Backwaters