Hydrosphere

Which of the following is an example of non-point source pollution?

• a company dumps harmful chemicals into a nearby river

• a large oil company spills a huge container of oil into the ocean

• an acid rainfall event occurs

• a smokestack from a factory carries contaminants to bodies of water

The image shows the aftermath of a rainfall event. During this event, which of these water cycle processes has MOST likely slowed down or stopped completely?

• Surface runoff

• Groundwater discharge

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?

• build more roads and highways for cars and trucks

• increase the amount of land used to raise cattle

• develop more modern coal-powered energy plants

• use more efficient irrigation (i.e., watering) techniques

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What type of pollution is generated from a single point of origin?

• Point source

• Acid precipitation

• Non-point source

• Ozone

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

• Evaporation happens from plants, transpiration happens from oceans, streams, and lakes

• Evaporation happens from oceans, lakes, and streams, transpiration happens from plants

• Evaporation is when water goes into the ground, transpiration is when it flows over the land

• Evaporation is when water flows over the land, transpiration is when it goes into the ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where is most of Earth's freshwater?

• Ice caps/glaciers

• Groundwater

• Surface water

• Clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4