
Groundwater Pumping Problem Quiz
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Geography
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when more water is withdrawn from the ground than is being recharged?
A) The water table rises
D) The rivers overflow
B) Land subsidence occurs
C) The rocks expand
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does groundwater pumping affect the root zone of plants near rivers?
A) It increases the water supply
B) It has no effect on the plants
C) It removes water from the root zone
D) It helps the plants grow faster
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can cause the land to subside?
D) Groundwater depletion
C) Rock expansion
B) Overuse of surface water
A) Overcharging of groundwater
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of subsidence on the aquifer?
D) It leads to aquifer expansion
A) It increases the water holding capacity
B) It has no effect on the aquifer
C) It causes the aquifer to compress
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the goal of safe management of aquifers in Arizona?
D) To overregulate groundwater use
B) To cause subsidence
C) To balance the needs of communities and natural systems
A) To drastically lower the water level
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