Earth's Water Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of groundwater?

• Puddles that form in craters in the ground

• Water from precipitation that soaks into the ground and is stored in the pores of soil and rock

• Water that rises to the surface from the ground

• When water is heated and turns into a gas

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Which of the following is a synonym for the word habitat in the first paragraph?

• home

• pond

• iceberg

• instrument

Which is the best definition of the word spring in this article?

• To move or jump up quickly

• The season after winter and before summer

• Groundwater that flows out to the surface naturally

• A metal coil

What is the key difference between a glacier and an iceberg?

• A glacier is a broken-off piece of ice that floats in the ocean while an iceberg is a large sheet of ice on land.

• An iceberg is a broken-off piece of ice that floats in the ocean while a glacier is a large sheet of ice on land.

• A glacier forms over thousands of years while an iceberg only lasts for about a year.

• An iceberg forms over thousands of years while a glacier only lasts for about a year.

Which of the following is the most abundant form of fresh water on Earth?

• Rivers and lakes

• Groundwater

• Ice

• Oceans

Which of the following is true about water on Earth? (Select all that apply.)

• The most abundant freshwater source on Earth is the ocean.

• 97% of the water on Earth is salt water.

• Glaciers move at a slow pace.

• Man-made lakes are called reservoirs.

• Small streams that flow into a river are called aquifers.

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Which of the following forms of fresh water are the polar bears standing on in the picture at the bottom of page one?

• Aquifers

• Lakes

• Glaciers

• Icebergs

Based on the information in paragraph five, what can the reader infer about human accessibility to fresh water?

• Humans do not usually rely on glaciers for fresh water.

• Humans cannot use rivers and lakes as freshwater sources.

• The ocean is the best source of fresh water for all living things.

• 70% of the Earth’s fresh water is in rivers and lakes.

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Which of the following best describes the overall text structure of this article?

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Informational

• Chronological

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Most of the Earth is covered with water. Rivers, streams, lakes, and glaciers make up 90% of the salt water we use for drinking and to water crops. Groundwater is called aquifers, which are home to most of the species of animals on Earth.

• Most of the Earth is covered with water. This includes saltwater oceans and fresh water – rivers, aquifers, and ice. Many species live in salt water, but humans need fresh water for life. Surface water – lakes and rivers – provides most of the fresh water needs of humans and animals.

• Most of the Earth is covered with water. When it rains or snows, most of the water soaks into the ground. This runoff water is the habitat for most animals on Earth. Humans use the ocean to supply drinking water and to water their crops.

• Most of the Earth is covered with water. Oceans are the habitat for many animals, but more live on land. Ice – glaciers – provides drinking water to most of the Northern Hemisphere. Animals and humans cannot access rivers, which flow too quickly.

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