Human Impact on Hydrosphere

What process is depicted here that involves dredging sand from the ocean floor?

• Beach expansion

• Beach deprivation

• Beach depiction

• Beach nourishment

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This structure is designed to slow waves as they approach the shore.

• Breakwater

• Groin

• Jetty

• Seawall

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These structures are built perpendicular to the beach, usually in multiples, to help prevent erosion.

• breakwater

• jetty

• groin

• seawall

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These structures are usually built around an inlet to prevent sand from filling the waterway.

• breakwater

• groin

• jetty

• seawall

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These structures are usually built along a shoreline to protect property on shore.

• breakwater

• jetty

• groin

• seawall

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Precipitation that runs off along a paved surface is called ___________.

• Groundwater Subsidence

• Non-infiltrated water

• Storm water runoff

• Sewage treatment runoff

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Which of the structures below is associated with hydroelectric power?

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When groundwater is pumped out in excess of the amount of infiltration needed to recharge it over time it can result in the compaction of the open spaces in sediment. This causes the ground to sink and is called _________________.

• Eutrophication

• Subsidence

• Infiltration

• Intrusion

When algae grows uncontrolled it can damage aquatic life. This is called ___________________.

• Subsidence

• Eutrophication

• Storm water runoff

• Nourishment

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Which of the following is a benefit of placing a dam in a river? (Select all that apply)

• Creating a lake

• Generate electricity

• Create a reservoir for water use

• Recreational purposes

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