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Water Cycle and Human Impact on Water Quiz

Authored by Thomas Alberts

Science

11th Grade

NGSS covered

Water Cycle and Human Impact on Water Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main processes involved in the water cycle?

Evaporation, precipitation, and condensation

Evaporation, transpiration, and condensation

Evaporation, infiltration, and condensation

Evaporation, percolation, and condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a watershed?

A structure created in the ground to access groundwater

A place in the ground where water flows up to the surface because of natural pressure

A region in the ground where the pore spaces are filled with water

A basin-like land formation that carries water from the land to a common outlet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Earth's water resources is freshwater?

3%

50%

97%

100%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the largest use of groundwater?

Recreational activities

Industrial processes

Drinking water

Irrigating crops

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main source of surface water pollution?

Thermal pollution

Point source pollution

Nonpoint source pollution

Chemical pollution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of groundwater pollution?

Chemicals from industries and pesticides from agriculture

Oil spills and thermal pollution

Sediments and agricultural runoff

Overuse and waste of water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main effect of thermal water pollution?

Changes in the physical properties of water and decreases in the fish population

Increase in the concentration of dissolved oxygen and improvement in aquatic life

Increase in the salinity of water and destruction of marine ecosystems

Increase in the flow rate of water and flooding of surrounding areas

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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