Understanding Water Resources and Pollution

Which of the following best describes an aquifer?

• A body of water above the ground

• An area of permeable rock that holds or transmits groundwater

• A type of pollution found in rivers

• A method of water purification

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What is the primary difference between surface water and groundwater?

• Surface water is found underground, while groundwater is found above ground.

• Surface water includes lakes and rivers, while groundwater is found in soil and rock layers.

• Surface water is always clean, while groundwater is always polluted.

• Surface water is used for drinking, while groundwater is not.

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How does human activity most commonly affect watersheds?

• By increasing the amount of groundwater

• By altering the natural flow of water and introducing pollutants

• By creating more aquifers

• By reducing the amount of surface water

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Which of the following is an example of runoff?

• Water seeping into the ground to become groundwater

• Rainwater flowing over streets into a storm drain

• Water being pumped from an aquifer

• Water evaporating from a lake

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What role does the water table play in the groundwater system?

• It is the source of all surface water.

• It marks the boundary between saturated and unsaturated ground.

• It is the deepest part of an aquifer.

• It is where all pollutants are filtered out.

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Which statement best explains the concept of a watershed?

• It is a large body of water that stores rainwater.

• It is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific body of water.

• It is a type of aquifer found in mountainous regions.

• It is a method of measuring water quality.

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How can pollution affect groundwater?

• It can increase the water table level.

• It can contaminate the water, making it unsafe to drink.

• It can create new aquifers.

• It can cause groundwater to evaporate.

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What is the relationship between runoff and pollution?

• Runoff always cleans polluted areas.

• Runoff can carry pollutants into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• Runoff prevents pollution from reaching groundwater.

• Runoff is unaffected by pollution.

Which of the following is a consequence of lowering the water table?

• Increased surface water levels

• Decreased availability of groundwater

• Creation of new watersheds

• Improved water quality

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What is the primary function of pumps in relation to aquifers?

• To increase the amount of surface water

• To retrieve water from aquifers for human use

• To prevent pollution from entering aquifers

• To create new aquifers