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Watersheds and Human Impact

Authored by Leah Knight

Science

7th Grade

NGSS covered

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Watersheds and Human Impact
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What definition BEST describes a watershed?

An area where water infiltrates the soil

An area where aquatic plants and animals thrive

An area where snow melts and changes into liquid water

An area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement about water pollution is TRUE?

Pollution only affects surface water.

Pollution cannot be dissolved in water.

Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

Pollution cannot travel through soil to groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The use of pesticides and fertilizers is carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemical on the environment?

These chemicals are expensive to produce.

Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

Storage space for these chemicals is limited.

Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All water below the surface of land is called__________.

water table

watershed

groundwater

runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

An area of permeable layer of rock or soil that holds a large amount of water in the saturated zone is called what?

Aquifer
Spring
Well
Reservoir

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The water that fills lakes and rivers

groundwater
surface water
water table
saturated zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the top of the water-filled spaces  (saturated zone) in the ground called?

Groundwater
Reservoir
Water Table
Well

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