Groundwater and Aquifers

What is the purpose of "reading the land" at an Eco-Station?

• To determine the best location for a picnic

• To understand how topography affects water flow

• To find the deepest part of the water

• To prepare for land development projects

Which of the following may influence the flow of water in an ecosystem?

• The color of the water

• The presence of fish

• The type of soil and vegetation

• The time of the day

What are key parameters that may affect water quality in an eco-system?

• The number of visitors to the eco-station

• Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.), temperature, etc.

• The speed of the water flow

• The height of surrounding trees

How can humans affect the water quality at an Eco-Station?

• By observing the water

• By swimming in the water

• By altering the water's flow and quality

• By taking photographs of the water

What is the starting point for the agencies, laws, regulations, and guidance discussed in the document?

• Federal agencies

• State agencies

• Laws, Statutes, Codes

• Environmental issues

Which federal agency is mentioned in the document as often delegating authority to states, territories, and tribes?

• US Geological Survey

• US Army Corps Engineers

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Dept. of Interior

What is the primary focus of the US Geological Survey as mentioned in the document?

• Environmental protection

• Science and research

• Military engineering

• Natural resource management

Which level of government includes the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Dept. of Agriculture according to the document?

• Federal

• State of Delaware

• County

• City

What is a watershed?

• A. A storage facility for water conservation

• B. An area of land where all the streams and rainfall go to a common outlet

• C. A man-made structure for water distribution

• D. A type of water filtration system

Which of the following is included in a watershed?

• A. Mountains and deserts only

• B. Lakes, streams, wetlands, and the underlying groundwater

• C. Urban areas and buildings exclusively

• D. Icebergs and glaciers