Water Impact Quiz

What is a common source of pollution in watersheds due to human activity?

• Natural erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Agricultural runoff

• Solar radiation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a direct impact of urban development on groundwater?

• Increased water filtration

• Decreased surface runoff

• Reduction in groundwater recharge

• Enhanced natural habitat

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify an effect of industrial activities on surface water quality.

• Improved water clarity

• Increased biodiversity

• Chemical contamination

• Lower water temperatures

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a primary way that agriculture affects water systems in a watershed?

• By increasing groundwater levels

• By reducing pesticide use

• By contributing nutrient runoff

• By planting native vegetation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does urbanization typically impact the infiltration capacity of soil in a watershed?

• Increases due to more vegetation

• Decreases due to more impervious surfaces

• Remains unchanged

• Increases due to better soil management

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which human activity is most likely to lead to eutrophication in surface waters?

• Deforestation

• Urban sprawl

• Industrial waste disposal

• Excessive use of fertilizers in agriculture

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how industrial discharges can affect aquatic life in a river.

• They can increase oxygen levels in the water.

• They can decrease the water temperature, making it more habitable.

• They can introduce harmful chemicals that disrupt ecosystems.

• They can increase water clarity by settling sediments.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the potential impact of urban runoff on a local watershed.

• It can lead to increased groundwater recharge.

• It can result in the accumulation of pollutants in water bodies.

• It can decrease the amount of impervious surfaces.

• It can enhance the natural filtration by soil.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How might the removal of vegetation for urban development affect a watershed's ability to handle stormwater?

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What role does agriculture play in the nitrogen cycle within a watershed?

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept