Water in California Quiz

What is the largest source of water in California?

• Groundwater

• Colorado River

• Sierra Nevada snowpack

• Aqueducts

Which river is a major source of water for Southern California?

• Sacramento River

• Colorado River

• San Joaquin River

• American River

What percentage of California's water supply is estimated to come from groundwater?

• 10%

• 30%

• 40%

• 60%

The California State Water Project (SWP) primarily serves which area of California?

• Northern California

• Southern California

• Central California

• Coastal areas

Which of the following reservoirs is the largest in California by volume?

• Lake Oroville

• Shasta Lake

• Folsom Lake

• Lake Tahoe

What is the primary purpose of the Central Valley Project (CVP)?

• Generate hydroelectric power

• Provide drinking water to urban areas

• Irrigation for agriculture

• Flood control

Which aqueduct is the longest in California?

• Los Angeles Aqueduct

• California Aqueduct

• Colorado River Aqueduct

• Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct

What natural event significantly replenishes California's water supply?

• Heavy rainfall

• Snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada

• Coastal fog

• Underground springs

Which of the following is a significant challenge for water management in California?

• Over-reliance on imported water

• Seasonal variability in precipitation

• Aging infrastructure

• All of the above

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was enacted in response to what issue?

• Groundwater depletion

• Water quality degradation

• Urban water demand

• Agricultural runoff