Edwards Aquifer - MOD

Streams, rivers, and lakes are also known as?

• types of runoff

• types of surface water

• types of groundwater

Why do sinkholes tend to form in sedimentary Limestone?

• Limestone is formed from magma

• Limestone is impermeable rock

• Limestone is sponge-like and easily weathered by water

Which TWO terms best describes the reshaping of the caverns over millions of years?

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

What is a limitation of this aquifer model?

• Does not accurately depict life in the cave

• Does not show accurate size, time, and scale

Why is it important to conserve water in the Edwards Aquifer?