Human impact on groundwater and surface water

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a watershed?
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A watershed is an area of land in which all of the water falling or flowing over it drains to the same location.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of pollution is caused by dumping toxic substances like paint into water bodies?
Back
Toxic pollution.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do all sources of groundwater contamination have in common?
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They are caused by human activities, making them preventable.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is groundwater contamination difficult to clean or remove?
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Because it often involves complex interactions with soil and rock, making remediation challenging.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is non-point source contamination?
Back
Pollutants introduced into surface or ground water without a specific location source, such as runoff from fertilized lawns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary human activity that leads to groundwater contamination?
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Activities such as industrial waste disposal, agricultural runoff, and improper waste management.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can watershed management help in reducing water pollution?
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By implementing practices that protect and restore the natural environment, reducing runoff and contamination.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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