Hydrosphere TEST

In the hydrologic cycle, which process contributes to a decrease in groundwater levels?

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

Which is one way surface water may become groundwater?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Runoff

Which result is most likely to occur after excessive withdrawal of groundwater in coastal areas?

• Increased reliance on irrigation because of the drier soil conditions

• Dilution of brackish water in estuarine ecosystems

• Reduced efficiency of local desalination facilities

• Intrusion of salt water into the water table

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

What would most likely result if more farms were developed along river basins in North Carolina?

• An increase in water pollution

• An increase in average rainfall

• An increase in nonnative species

• An increase in severe weather events

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A large stream of water that flows downhill across land is called a:

• River

• Pond

• Ocean

• Lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Transpiration is when water vapor is released from a(n):

• Ocean

• River

• Tree

• Animal

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Over time as water goes through the water cycle again and again, the amount of water on the Earth:

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Fluctuates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The sun heats up the puddle in your backyard and turns it into vapor, this process is known as ______.

• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Evaporation
• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How can urbanization affect a local area?

• It can increase the number of invasive species in an area

• It can decrease the risk of water pollution in an area

• It can increase the risk of flooding in an area

• It can decrease the need for natural resources in an area

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?

• Runoff

• Digging wells

• Melting

• Lightning

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4