In this module, we learned that about 70 percent of water that is consumed goes to agriculture, 20 percent goes to industry, and 10 percent goes to households. Much of the agricultural use of water is for irrigation, which includes low-
Module 28 AP® Review Questions
1. In the United States, most water is used for
agriculture.
households.
industry.
transportation.
hydroelectric plants.
2. Which irrigation method is the most efficient?
Furrow irrigation
Spray irrigation
Flood irrigation
Drip irrigation
Condensate irrigation
3. A water-
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5
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4. The primary use of industrial water in the United States is
mining.
paper products.
electricity generation.
construction.
cooling and heating.
5. The issue of water ownership is complicated by
the irregularity of precipitation.
the distance rivers can travel.
increased demand for water.
I and II
I and III
II and III
III only
I, II, and III