Hydrosphere Review

Which factor most affects how water drains into local watersheds?

• evaporation

• Types of plants

• precipitation

• differences in elevation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is most responsible for reducing the amount of dissolved oxygen in a lake?

• less fish in the lake

• algal bloom

• more fish in the lake

• less plants surrounding the lake

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the result of an area that gets LESS upwells than usual?

• There will be more storms because of higher winds

• There will be less fish to catch because of less nutrients being taken from deeper waters.

• less surfing because of less oxygen in the water

• less cyclones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How is the salt and freshwater distributed in an undisturbed estuary?

• Freshwater stays closer the bottom, and saltwater stays at the surface

• saltwater is closer to the bank

• freshwater is closer to the bank

• Freshwater is closer to the surface, and saltwater is closer to the bottom

Which is the least likely source of water for a river basin?

• an ocean

• precipitation

• melting ice

• melting snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is the best way to protect water?

• pour food scraps into the sink

• turn off the faucet while brushing teeth

• do not fill up a dishwasher so that you can run the machine more often

• wash your car often

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which is the BEST reason why law makers need to know the results of water studies?

• So they can make personal decisions to conserve water

• So people won't get in trouble for polluting water

• So the hydrosphere is protected by laws

• So they can get reelected

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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There are many reasons for maintaining clean water. Which of the following is the MOST important?

• People can't clean themselves without clean water

• ships can't move goods without water

• Energy can't be made without water

• Organisms can't live and grow without water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Where does all water on earth eventually flow?

• rivers

• oceans

• ponds

• lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What do aquatic bioindicators tell us about a water source?

• How polluted it is

• How many predators there are nearby

• How populated it is

• How much food is available

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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