Surface and Ground Water

What is the difference between surface water and ground water?

• Taste and smell of water

• Location and source of water

• Color and temperature of water

• Amount of water and type of container

What are some common sources of ground water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff, industrial activities, leaking underground storage tanks, and improper disposal of waste

• Air pollution from cars

• Household cleaning products

• Bottled water production

Explain the process of water infiltration and how it relates to ground water.

• Water infiltration is the process of water seeping into the ground through the soil and permeable rock layers. This water eventually becomes part of the groundwater.

• Water infiltration is the process of water flowing on the surface of the ground without seeping into the soil.

• Water infiltration is the process of water evaporating from the ground into the atmosphere.

• Water infiltration is the process of water being pumped into the ground through man-made wells.

What are some ways to conserve surface water?

• Using water-intensive landscaping with no regard for conservation

• Leaving faucets running constantly

• Dumping chemicals and waste into water bodies

• Some ways to conserve surface water include reducing water usage, capturing and storing rainwater, implementing water-efficient landscaping, and preventing pollution of water bodies.

Discuss the importance of wetlands in relation to surface and ground water.

• Wetlands have no role in recharging groundwater

• Wetlands help to filter and purify water, recharge groundwater, and reduce the risk of flooding.

• Wetlands have no impact on water quality or quantity

• Wetlands contribute to increased risk of flooding

What are the main factors that affect the quality of surface water?

• Wind and humidity

• Sunlight and temperature

• Fish and aquatic plants

• Pollution, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, erosion, and sedimentation

Explain the concept of water table and its significance in ground water.

• The water table is a flat surface below the ground that is always saturated with water

• The water table has no significance in determining the availability of groundwater

• The water table is only important for agricultural purposes

• The water table is important in determining the availability of groundwater and the potential for wells to access water.

What are some human activities that can impact both surface and ground water?

• Reading and writing

• Fishing and hunting

• Agriculture, industrial processes, mining, and urban development

• Playing sports

Discuss the role of watersheds in the management of surface and ground water.

• Watersheds help in collecting and channeling precipitation and surface water, and also recharge groundwater.

• Watersheds only contribute to pollution of surface and ground water

• Watersheds are only important for recreational activities and have no impact on water management

• Watersheds have no impact on the management of surface and ground water