Surface vs Underground Water

How does surface water reach the ocean?

• Through underground tunnels

• By being pumped from underground reservoirs

• By evaporation from the ocean floor

• Through rivers, streams, and runoff from precipitation

What is the process of water seeping into the ground called?

• evaporation

• percolation

• infiltration

• exfiltration

What is the water table?

• The level below which the ground is saturated with water.

• The water table is a scientific term for the level of water in a glass

• The water table is a type of board game played with water and a table

• The water table is a type of furniture used for dining

How might groundwater become contaminated?

• Groundwater contamination is a result of volcanic activity

• Groundwater becomes contaminated due to natural processes

• Human activities such as industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and improper disposal of chemicals and waste

• Contamination of groundwater is caused by excessive rainfall

What are some advantages of using surface water as a water source?

• Surface water is difficult to access and not readily available

• Surface water is not suitable for various uses

• Surface water is expensive to use and maintain

• Surface water is readily available and can be easily accessed for various uses.

What are some disadvantages of using groundwater as a water source?

• Increased water quality

• Enhanced aquifer recharge

• Potential contamination and depletion of aquifers

• Reduced risk of contamination

How does human activity impact surface and underground water?

• Human activity can impact surface and underground water through pollution, over-extraction, and changes in land use.

• Human activity only has a positive impact on surface and underground water

• Human activity has no impact on surface and underground water

• Surface and underground water are not affected by human activity