5.3 Watersheds and Human Dependence Quiz

1.What is a watershed?

• A body of water
• An area that drains water to a common location
• A type of aquifer
• A groundwater source

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2. What divides different watersheds?

• Drainage divides
• Aquifers
• Soil layers
• Percolation zones

3. What is surface water?

• Water found underground
• Water in rivers, lakes, and ponds
• Water stored in aquifers
• Water in confined aquifers

4. Where is groundwater stored?

• In rivers and lakes
• In aquifers underground
• On the surface in ponds
• In the ocean

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5. What best describes an aquifer?

• A watershed that drains water
• A river system
• An underground layer that holds groundwater
• The top level of soil moisture

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6. Which term describes how much space is available in rock or soil to hold water?

• Percolation
• Porosity
• Permeability
• Runoff

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7. What is permeability?

• How fast water evaporates
• How easily water flows through soil or rock
• The total amount of surface water
• The water table depth

8. How does plastic waste most commonly enter ocean systems?

• Illegal dumping by ships
• Runoff from land-based sources
• Intentional disposal by coastal industries
• Accidental leaks from underwater pipelines

9. What happens to marine life in a dead zone?

• It becomes overpopulated due to excess nutrients
• It thrives because of reduced competition
• It struggles to survive due to low oxygen levels
• It adapts to higher temperatures and pollution

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10. A team of scientists is studying the impact of plastic pollution on marine organisms. They observe that many marine animals are ingesting plastic debris, which can lead to injury, starvation, and even death. Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Implementing a global ban on single-use plastics.
• Improving waste management and recycling infrastructure worldwide.
• Educating the public about the dangers of plastic pollution and promoting responsible consumption habits.
• All of the above.

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