7.11AB Human Impact on Water Systems

Maya and her classmates are working on a project about environmental conservation. They are exploring different ways humans can positively impact groundwater in their local watershed. Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on groundwater?

• Overuse of fertilizers

• Construction of rainwater harvesting systems

• Industrial waste disposal

• Deforestation

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Maya and Aiden are studying the impact of human activities on their local watershed. What is one way these activities can negatively impact surface water?

• Planting trees

• Building dams

• Dumping industrial waste

• Creating wildlife reserves

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Liam and Charlotte are studying the impact of urban development on their local watershed. Explain how the construction of urban areas can affect groundwater levels in a watershed.

• It increases groundwater levels by adding more water to the system.

• It decreases groundwater levels by increasing surface runoff and reducing infiltration.

• It has no effect on groundwater levels.

• It purifies groundwater through natural filtration.

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During a school project, Scarlett and Daniel are researching environmental issues. Which human activity is most likely to cause ocean pollution?

• Fishing

• Oil spills

• Swimming

• Sailing

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Describe one way humans depend on ocean systems.

• For mining coal

• For freshwater supply

• For transportation and trade

• For growing crops

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During a school project, Anika and Daniel researched how overfishing affects ocean systems. What did they find?

• It increases biodiversity.

• It leads to the depletion of fish populations and disrupts marine ecosystems.

• It has no significant impact.

• It improves water quality.

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Emma and Aiden are working on a school project about environmental conservation. What is a simple procedure they can suggest to reduce human impact on ocean systems?

• Increase plastic production

• Implement recycling programs

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Expand urban development

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Daniel and Sophia are studying the effects of agricultural runoff on surface water quality in their local watershed. Analyze how this runoff can affect the water quality.

• It purifies the water.

• It increases nutrient levels, leading to algal blooms and decreased oxygen levels.

• It has no effect on water quality.

• It reduces water temperature.

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Grace and her friends are working on a school project about environmental conservation. Which of the following is a human activity that can help protect ocean systems?

• Overfishing

• Establishing marine protected areas

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Dumping waste into the ocean

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Zoe and Luna are studying the impact of coastal development on ocean systems for their environmental science project. Explain the impact of coastal development on ocean systems.

• It enhances marine biodiversity.

• It can lead to habitat destruction and increased pollution.

• It has no impact on ocean systems.

• It improves water clarity.

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