Streams are important natural resources. How do humans use the water withdrawn from streams?

What will be an ideal response?


Water is converted to steam for generating electricity.
Water is used for irrigation and other agricultural and aquacultural uses.
Water is used for the public and domestic water supply.

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1.melting of the snow and ice makes water levels high. 2.the moon is 90° out of alignment with the sun and the Earth. 3.the Earth is closest to the moon. 4.the Earth, moon and sun are all in alignment.

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The floor of a major ocean basin is called a(n) ________.

A. seamount province B. ridge depression C. ocean valley floor D. mid-ocean flat E. abyssal plain

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One disadvantage of using tidal power is that it ____

a. has high operating costs. b. requires a large amount of man power. c. cannot sustain the world's needs. d. adds pollutants to the air. e. utilizes technology that is cost prohibive

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One benefit of volcanic eruptions is nutrient-rich ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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