U2L3 - Surface Water and Groundwater Pretest

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What is river discharge?

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The volume of water that flows over time in a river.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What is stream load?

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All the materials carried by a stream, excluding the water itself.

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Which rock layer provides the best long-term storage of groundwater?

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Layer III.

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What is the water table?

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The top of the underground water that fills open spaces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which carries the greatest amount of water: river, stream, tributary, or river system?

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River system.

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What is the definition of groundwater?

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Water that moves under Earth's surface to fill open spaces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is a watershed?

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An area of land that drains into a particular river or body of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found on the surface of the Earth, while groundwater is found beneath the surface.

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What factors affect river discharge?

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Rainfall, snowmelt, and human activities like damming.

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What is the gradient of a river?

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The slope or steepness of the river's path.