Water System Test Prep

During a drought, humans might excessively extract groundwater from aquifers such as this one. Which of the following is NOT an effect of this excessive pumping?

• groundwater depleting

• the water table rising

• soil collapsing

• water quality decreasing

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The water table undergoes regular fluctuations, either rising or falling. What factor could lead to a change in the water table?

• Increased human water usage

• 
  Higher rainfall

• Time of day

• Cloud cover

• Drought conditions

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Which of the following is not typically considered a part of a watershed?

• Runoff

• Groundwater

• Ocean floor

• Recharge zone

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In densely populated areas, extensive runoff may carry higher temperatures compared to the natural water in the nearby stream. The warmer runoff is most likely to...

• Enhance oxygen availability for aquatic organisms

• Cause the death of fish species unable to tolerate the higher water temperature

• Improve stream cleanliness by eliminating bacteria through the heat

• Reduce nitrogen levels for underwater plant growth

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

An aquifer requires a permeable layer of rock, sand, or soil. Which statement accurately describes a permeable rock layer?

• It has pores, but they are not interconnected

• It contains minimal pore space

• It possesses pores, and they are interconnected

• Water movement within it is restricted

Coral reefs play a role in reducing carbon dioxide levels in oceans. Artificial reefs have been created to help. How have artificial reefs impacted ocean systems?

• They have led to the disappearance of carbon dioxide in oceans

• They have stopped the rise of carbon dioxide levels in oceans

• They have increased the carbon dioxide levels in oceans

• They have helped slow down the rise of carbon dioxide levels in oceans

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Humans rely on coral reefs for food, recreation, and economic benefits. What are the benefits of artificial reefs? Select THREE correct choices.

• Artificial reefs enhance biodiversity in the area

• Artificial reefs can serve as a spawning ground for invasive species

• Artificial reefs offer shelter and food for marine organisms

• Artificial reefs stimulate the local economy by attracting tourism

• Artificial reefs contribute to the deterioration of nearby natural coral reef systems

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Coral reefs have developed underwater on some oil & gas platforms. The formation of coral reefs on these platforms is...

• helpful because it offsets the loss of coral reefs due to pollution

• detrimental because it reduces the likelihood of coral reef formation in flat, muddy areas

• beneficial because it prevents coral reefs from forming in flat, muddy areas

• detrimental because it increases competition among coral reefs

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Urban runoff often carries high levels of pollutants, which eventually flow into the ocean. How do the pollutants in this runoff affect marine life?

• transport many native marine fish to lakes

• create food sources for native marine fish

• aid native marine fish in adapting to freshwater environments

• poison and eradicate numerous native marine fish

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The release of pollutants into marine waters can trigger harmful algae blooms that cover large sections of coral reefs. How do these algae affect the coral?

• They benefit the coral by supplying them with ample nutrients

• They harm the coral by preventing them from parasitizing the algae

• They harm the coral by depriving them of sufficient sunlight

• They benefit the coral by raising the water temperature

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