human impact on groundwater and surface water test bank

Agriculture uses the largest amount of available freshwater -- even more than humans drink.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In the video "World's Water Crisis", aquifer's were explained to be like a _____________ account.

• Debit

• Credit

• Savings

• Open

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Going number 2 in the toilet uses at least 3 gallons of water.

• True

• False

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An ___________ is a body of rock or sediment that stores groundwater and allows it to flow.

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Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

• Coal, trees, water, oil
• Water, wind, sun, plants
• Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

The picture illustrates nonpoint source pollution.

• True

• False

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How does plastic effect sea life?

• Plastic has no effect on sea life (neutral)

• Plastic provides habitats for sea life (positive)

• Plastic is often mistaken for food by sea life (negative)

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the major cause for air pollution? 

• factories and cars
• cigarretes 
• deforestation
• oil spills

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What is the upper boundary, or surface, of groundwater?

• Surface Water

• Runoffs

• Groundwater

• Water Table

What is a measure of how easily water can flow through an aquifer?

• Porosity

• Permeability

• Recharge

• Discharge