Humans and the Environment

With 70% of Earth's surface covered by water, which types cover the most area?

• oceans

• glaciers

• groundwater

• lakes, rivers, streams

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While sailing into the mouth of a river, the water turns brackish. What does this mean?

• The water turns brown and slimy.

• The river's freshwater mixes with the seawater

• the water is unable to support aquatic life

• the water is extremely clear and clean

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After a night of rain, a watershed nearby floods your lakeside campsite. The floodwater is called _____

• runoff

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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When moving to a rural area, you go from city water to well water. Where does well water come from?

• nearby lakes

• collected rainwater

• mountain streams

• aquifer

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Oceanic dead zones are areas in which humans have poisoned the area to prevent wildlife infestation.

• True

• False

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What is the best way to restore the land after extreme overuse in an area that was formerly used for mining?

• Reforestation

• Building infrastructure

• Leaving it as it is

• Converting it into a landfill

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How is upwelling involved?

• It brings nutrient-rich water to the surface.

• It causes water to sink to the ocean floor.

• It increases the salinity of ocean water.

• It decreases the temperature of surface water.

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Due to urbanization, your home sits on land which used to be a watery marsh. What is likely to happen in your yard?

• The yard will remain dry and stable.

• The yard may experience frequent flooding.

• The yard will become a desert.

• The yard will have no change.

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Over three billion people rely on the ocean for their daily food. Which of these factors could affect what they eat?

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Technological advancements

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Say you live near this area. Which water will likely be polluted by pesticides used on your lawn?

• River

• Lake

• Groundwater

• Ocean

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