7.11AB Science

What is a watershed?

• a land area that collects water from precipitation and runoff and carries it to a common higher body of water.

• a land area that collects sediment found in precipitation and carries it to a common body of water.

• A land area that collects water from precipitation and runoff and carries it to a common lower body of water.

• a land area that collects sediment found in precipitation and carries it to a common higher body of water.

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What is surface water?

• any body of water that is closed to the atmosphere and above ground, such as lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs

• any body of water that is open to the atmosphere and above ground, such as lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs

• any body of water that is open to the atmosphere and below ground, such aquifers

• any body of water that is closed to the atmosphere and below ground, such aquifers

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What is groundwater?

• fresh water that's stored above ground in the spaces between soil particles and rocks

• fresh water that's stored inside the ocean in the spaces between soil particles and rocks

• fresh water that's stored above ground in the spaces between river sediment.

• fresh water that's stored underground in the spaces between soil particles and rocks

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Which two human activities listed below are beneficials to groundwater?

• homeowners stop using fertilizer to encourage their grass to grow.

• car owners start washing their dirty vehicles on their grass so that the water does not go down the street drains

• a county limits the usage of water wells

• A mining company disposes of water below ground instead of above it.

Which two human activities listed below are beneficials to surface water?

• creating vegetated areas near water bodies that prevent runoff pollution and stabilize shorelines.

• An oil company burns more waste so that the chemicals do not spill into the water.

• Encouraging people to use more water reduces strain on freshwater sources.

• Upgrading wastewater treatment plants to prevent contamination.

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Which sustainable practice below will not result in the protecting a watershed and improve water quality within it?

• A farmer places cattle manure in a pile next to a river instead of dumping it in the river.

• A farmer plants more grass and plans on his farm.

• a city requires car wash owners to filter used water before releasing it down the drain.

• A neighborhood association forbids homeowners from using perstices.

How can washing your car be harmful to surface water?

• The dirt on your car finds it way on storm drains that lead to filtration systems

• The oil on your car finds it way on storm drains that lead to water plant for filtration

• The chemicals in the soap you use are organic so they are not harmful

• The dirt on your car finds it way on storm drains that lead to a lake

What human activity will be more harmful to fresh water in aquafers?

• Overuse of the aquafer by many farmers

• Oil factories burning tons of waste into the atmosphere every year

• An individual pouring oil into the ground

• too much algae growing because of a heavy use of fertilizer

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Which statement is true about humans and their dependency on the ocean?

• Humans depend on the ocean for recreation, transportation, energy production, and as a food source

• Humans depend on the ocean for food, transportation and artificial reefs

• Humans depend on the ocean for food, oxygen, transportation and artificial reefs

• Humans depend on the ocean for food, oxygen, transportation and for filtering of rivers.

Select all the answer choices that Humans depend on the ocean for.

• artificial reefs

• Transportation

• Energy production

• Food

• Oxygen

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