2.3.3.a What is Groundwater Quiz

What is an aquifer?

• A natural source of surface water.

• A layer of impermeable rock that prevents water passage.

• Any geological formation containing or conducting groundwater.

• A type of water treatment facility.

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Which of the following is the best definition of an artesian well?

• It is a well where water is treated before consumption.

• It is a well in which water rises under pressure from a permeable stratum overlaid by impermeable rock.

• It is a well used exclusively for agricultural purposes.

• It is a well that collects rainwater for future use.

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Define 'confined aquifer'.

• An aquifer that is open to air and susceptible to pollution.

• An aquifer trapped between two impermeable layers of rock.

• An aquifer used for public water supply systems.

• An aquifer located near the surface of the earth.

What does the term 'permeable' refer to in the context of groundwater?

• The ability of a material to absorb water.

• The ability of a material to prevent any water passage.

• The ability of a material to allow water to pass through it.

• The measurement of water in a specific area.

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What is the primary function of aquifers in the context of groundwater?

• To store and filter water through porous rock and sediment

• To prevent water from reaching the surface

• To increase the rate of water evaporation

• To transport water directly to rivers

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Which factor does NOT influence the recharge of groundwater?

• The type of rock at the surface

• The local climate

• The color of the vegetation cover

• Land use in the area

What term is used to describe water that has remained in a groundwater aquifer for a very long period, often since the end of the ice ages?

• Ancient water

• Fossil water

• Old water

• Ice age water

What describes how water moves through porous media from wet soil to dry areas?

• Filtration process

• Capillary action

• Water cycling

• Aquifer displacement

Why is groundwater considered crucial for environmental sustainability?

• It is used for recreational purposes only.

• It forms the basis of hydroelectric power.

• It supports ecosystems and human populations by providing water for various uses.

• It is primarily used for decorative landscaping.

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What is a likely source of groundwater in arid regions with minimal rainfall?

• Direct rainfall and local rivers only.

• Underground rivers and distant water sources.

• Desalination of seawater exclusively.

• Artificial water channels only.

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