Part 2-Human Impacts on Groundwater & Surface Water: Understanding the Basics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible harmful effect of human activity on surface water?

• Increased pollution from industrial waste

• Improved water quality through conservation

• Natural filtration by wetlands

• Enhanced aquatic habitats

Open Ended

How do you think human activities can both positively and negatively affect groundwater and surface water in a watershed?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following human activities can harm both groundwater and surface water?

• Washing cars

• Doing laundry

• Agriculture

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe one way humans can positively influence water resources based on what you have learned from the slides.

Open Ended

Explain how pollution runoff can affect aquatic life and water quality.

Open Ended

Why is it important to prevent pollution runoff in our communities?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are potential negative effects of building dams?

• Increased erosion

• Blocking fish migration

• Improved biodiversity

• Reduced river flow to oceans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of urban development on wetlands?

• Increased biodiversity

• Rising sea levels and coastal erosion

• Improved water quality

• Decreased construction of roads

Multiple Choice

What are two important roles that wetlands play in the environment?

• Maintaining water quality and supporting diverse ecosystems

• Increasing sea levels and causing erosion

• Providing habitats for invasive species and reducing biodiversity

• Promoting urban development and construction

Open Ended

How do you think the loss of wetlands affects our communities and the environment?

Open Ended

Why is groundwater considered essential for both ecosystems and human needs?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can contaminate groundwater?

• Agricultural runoff

• Urban parks

• Wind energy

• Solar panels

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of aquifer depletion?

• Increase in groundwater levels

• Land subsidence

• Decrease in flood risks

• Improved freshwater quality

Multiple Choice

How does urban development impact the ability of rainwater to recharge underground water supplies?

• It increases recharge by adding more water sources

• It has no impact on recharge

• It reduces recharge by covering the ground

• It improves recharge by cleaning rainwater

Open Ended

Explain how managed aquifer recharge works and why it is important for groundwater sustainability.

Open Ended

How can storing water in an aquifer help during drought conditions?

Multiple Select

Which techniques can help replenish groundwater naturally and reduce runoff?

• Using impermeable materials

• Creating infiltration basins

• Building more parking lots

• Using permeable materials

Open Ended

After reviewing the lesson notes, what is one question you still have about the impact of humans on watersheds?

Open Ended

What is one way human activity can positively impact groundwater or surface water in a watershed?

Open Ended

What is one action you can take to reduce water pollution in your daily life?