Water Cycle Quiz

What happens to rainwater once it has fallen?

• It all evaporates.

• Some water soaks into the ground and the rest makes its way into streams and rivers.

• It immediately flows to the sea.

• It all becomes part of the water table.

Which of the following is true about lakes and reservoirs?

• Both are naturally formed.

• Both are man-made.

• Lakes are naturally formed and reservoirs are man-made.

• Lakes are man-made and reservoirs are naturally formed.

Approximately what percentage of the water that falls in the United Kingdom each year is collected and stored in reservoirs for drinking water?

• 10%

• 50%

• 5%

• 25%

What does the water table refer to?

• The surface level of water in lakes.

• The underground boundary where the soil surface meets the saturated zone.

• The amount of water stored in reservoirs.

• The level of water in rivers and streams.

Who is responsible for purifying water that is pumped from underground sources linked to an individual property?

• The water undertaker.

• The government.

• The individual property owner.

• The local council.

Which of the following lists the types of wells mentioned in the text?

• Surface well, Subsurface well, Borehole.

• Deep well, Shallow well, Artesian well.

• Ground well, Air well, Water well.

• Primary well, Secondary well, Tertiary well.

What is described as the modern equivalent of a well?

• Reservoir.

• Lake.

• Borehole.

• Spring.

What naturally occurring water source can sometimes cause the start of a stream?

• Reservoir.

• Lake.

• Borehole.

• Spring.

What must be done with water pumped from private underground sources before use?

• It should be heated.

• It needs to be purified.

• It must be stored in reservoirs.

• It should be filtered through sand.

What is the main function of a reservoir?

• To allow water to evaporate.

• To generate electricity.

• To store water for drinking and other uses.

• To filter rainwater.