Groundwater and Permeability Quiz

What is groundwater infiltration?

• Water soaking through the ground

• Water flowing on the surface

• Water freezing in the soil

• Water evaporating from the soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What does porosity measure?

• Amount of water in the soil

• Amount of space between soil particles

• Depth of the water table

• Rate of precipitation

What is the effect of high porosity on infiltration?

• Increases infiltration

• Causes flooding

• Decreases infiltration

• No effect on infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is permeability?

• The amount of water in the soil

• The ability of a material to allow fluids to pass

• The depth of the water table

• The rate of precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the effect of high permeability on water flow through soil?

• Stops water flow completely

• No effect on water flow

• Slows down water flow

• Speeds up water flow

What happens if the pores in the soil are too small?

• Water will flow easily

• Water will freeze in the soil

• Water will be trapped and retained

• Water will evaporate quickly

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What does saturation of the ground mean?

• The ground is frozen and unable to absorb water

• The ground is covered with snow

• The ground is fully saturated with water

• The ground is dry and unable to absorb water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the ability of something to let water pass through called?

• Porosity

• Saturation

• Infiltration

• Permeability

What does impermeable mean in relation to water flow?

• Slows down water flow

• Prevents water from flowing through

• Regulates water flow

• Allows water to flow easily

What is the effect of impermeable layers on water flow?

• Increases water flow

• Decreases water flow

• Causes flooding

• No effect on water flow