Exploring Groundwater and Its Effects

What is the primary component of carbonic acid that contributes to the weathering of rocks?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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Match the following

• artesian well

• Water under pressure from a confined aquifer.

• karst topography

• Major source of freshwater for human use.

• hot spring

• Heated water discharged from the ground.

• groundwater

• Limestone regions with sinkholes and sinking streams.

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Explain how carbonic acid forms in nature and its role in the dissolution of limestone.

• Carbonic acid forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, and it reacts with limestone to form calcium bicarbonate.

• Carbonic acid forms from the decay of organic matter and directly dissolves limestone.

• Carbonic acid is a byproduct of volcanic activity and erodes limestone through heat.

• Carbonic acid forms from the combination of sulfur dioxide and water, dissolving limestone.

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Which of the following is a common feature of karst topography?

• Sand dunes

• Glacial valleys

• Sinkholes

• River deltas

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Describe the process by which groundwater contributes to the formation of caves.

• Groundwater freezes and expands, creating cavities in rocks.

• Groundwater deposits minerals that build up to form caves.

• Groundwater dissolves soluble rocks like limestone, creating underground voids.

• Groundwater erodes rocks through mechanical abrasion.

What are dripstones, and how do they form in caves?

• Dripstones are stalactites and stalagmites formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water.

• Dripstones are sharp rocks formed by the erosion of cave walls.

• Dripstones are smooth stones formed by the polishing action of water.

• Dripstones are large boulders deposited by underground rivers.

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Identify the primary cause of hard water.

• High levels of sodium

• High levels of calcium and magnesium

• High levels of chlorine

• High levels of iron

Groundwater is slightly acidic and evaporates limestone.

• True

• False

How does the presence of hard water affect household appliances?

• It causes appliances to overheat.

• It leads to the buildup of mineral deposits, reducing efficiency.

• It corrodes metal parts, causing leaks.

• It increases the energy consumption of appliances.

Evaluate the impact of sinkholes on human activities and infrastructure.

• Sinkholes have minimal impact as they are rare and small.

• Sinkholes can cause significant damage to buildings, roads, and utilities.

• Sinkholes primarily affect agricultural land, reducing crop yields.

• Sinkholes are beneficial as they create new water reservoirs.