Understanding Aquifers and Groundwater

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 1%

• 3%

• 10%

• 30%

Where is the majority of Earth's fresh water stored?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Ice

• Groundwater

What is an aquifer?

• A type of river

• A layer of rock that holds groundwater

• A large lake

• A type of cloud

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How does water enter an aquifer?

• Through evaporation

• By filtering down through soil and rock

• By flowing from rivers

• Through rainfall directly into the aquifer

Why is groundwater important?

• It is the main source of water for oceans

• It provides a significant portion of fresh water for human use

• It is used to generate electricity

• It is not important

What percentage of fresh water is held as groundwater?

• 1%

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

In which region of England is 70% of the water supply sourced from aquifers?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

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Describe the process by which water moves through an aquifer.

• Water evaporates and condenses

• Water flows over the surface

• Water filters through pores and cracks in rock

• Water is pumped directly into the aquifer

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What is the main characteristic of the rock in an aquifer?

• It is impermeable

• It is permeable

• It is metallic

• It is volcanic

How does the water cycle relate to aquifers?

• Aquifers are not part of the water cycle

• Aquifers store water that is part of the water cycle

• Aquifers create new water for the cycle

• Aquifers only store saltwater

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