Watershed

What does this picture show?

• Precipitation

• Runoff

• Watershed

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A collection of wet, underground rocks that allows water to collect slowly is called a(n)

• Pond

• Underground lake

• Arroyo

• Aquifer

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A(n) _________________________ is an artificial hole that is dug into the ground in order to reach water that is sitting in an aquifer.

• well

• area

• model

• lake

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Wastes produced by agriculture, households, industry, mining, and other human activities can end up in ______________.

• groundwater
• streams and rivers
• oceans
• All of these choices

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When fertilizers enter surface water, they cause problems in 
the watershed by -

• increasing the amount of nutrients available to fish in lakes and streams.
• 
  clogging narrow streams and preventing water from flowing properly.
• raising the water level in nearby rivers to levels leading to flooding.
• causing rapid algal growth that decrease oxygen levels and choke aquatic life.

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Water pollution occurs when:

• Harmful substances enter a water supply

• Industries dispose of waste safely and correctly.

• Individuals or industries illegally dump waste

• None of the above.

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We can prevent water pollution by:

• Reducing the use of plastic.

• Properly dispose of chemicals.

• Cleaning up after your animals.

• All of the above

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Pollution _________________________.

• is harmful materials put into the environment

• is found in air, water, and land

• effects plants, animals, and people

• All of the above

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Abiotic means: 

• Living
• Dead
• Non-living
• Water

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Biotic means:

• Living
• Non-living
• Man made
• Found in nature

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