Groundwater

Multiple Choice

How does the presence of pores affect the movement of water underground?

• No pores

• Unconnected pores

• Connected pores

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What does this picture illustrate?

• porosity because it has holes, permeability is the flow of water

• permeability because it has holes, porosity is the flow of water

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of permeable and impermeable materials based on the types of pores present?

• Permeable materials have no pores

• Impermeable materials allow water to pass easily

• Permeable materials allow water to pass through easily

• Impermeable materials have large connected pores

Multiple Choice

Describe the relationship between the water table and the surface water bodies like lakes and rivers.

• The water table is always above the surface water bodies.

• The water table can feed into surface water bodies or be fed by them.

• The water table and surface water bodies are not connected.

• The water table is always below the surface water bodies.

Open Ended

Examine the picture provided. Describe the saturation zone of the aquifer.

Multiple Choice

What are harmful human influences on groundwater?

• Industrial waste disposal

• Agricultural runoff

• Urban development

• Natural filtration

Multiple Choice

What are the harmful human influences on groundwater?

• Drilling wells too deep

• Removing too much water from aquifers

• Pollutants leaking into the ground

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Decide which statements are true about harmful human influences on groundwater.

• To dispose of oil from farms, people drill wells down below the water table.

• Pollutants in landfills can leak directly into the groundwater.

• Chemicals used on lawns get into groundwater when runoff picks them up and soaks into the ground.

• Pumping water into the ground to remove oil and gas causes the water table to drop.

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows some ways in which groundwater can be affected by humans. Which statement is best supported by the diagram?

• Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of the basements of nearby homes.

• Chemicals applied by farmers lower the level of pollution in drinking water.

• Human activities do not affect groundwater.

• Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources.

Multiple Choice

What steps can people take to protect groundwater sources?

• Limit water use and reduce pollutants

• Pass legislation to manage groundwater

• Monitor and repair fuel tanks

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

List one ways you as an individual can have a beneficial influence on groundwater in your community.

• Conserve water by limiting how long I wash my bike

• Do not follow laws that help manage water use

• Dispose of chemicals into the ground

• Use more water for washing my bike

Multiple Choice

How do the industrial, agricultural and residential activities of humans most likely affect the groundwater in this area?

• The activities prevent most of the water from evaporating into the atmosphere

• Pollutants from the activities percolate through the soil and enter the water table.

• The activities replace the groundwater used.

• All of the above

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident