Catastrophic Events Weathering And Erosion And Watersheds

Which of the following events is most likely to cause an environmental disturbance in a grassland biome?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic Erruption

• Hurricane

• Fire by Lightening

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The formation of canyons in the Edwards Aquifer occur due to the movement of the water. What type of water movement caused the development of those caves and canyons in the Edwards Aquifer?

• water running across the surface of the Earth

• water seeping into the surface of the Earth

• the chemical reaction of water and some minerals at the time of formation

• the climate change and water production at the time of formation

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A farmer grew crops to sell at market. They use chemicals on the top soil and then sometimes bury the empty chemical barrels on their land rather than carry them to a landfill. Which statement below is TRUE in regards to the actions of the farmer?

• Chemicals applied by the farmer lower the level of pollution in drinking water.

• Drinking water can become polluted from unsuspected sources.

• Human activities do not affect groundwater.

• Toxic waste is safe if buried below the level of topsoil.

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The formation of the Caprock Canyons in Texas was most likely caused by

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Hurricanes

• Volcanoes

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A small stream runs through the center of a residential neighborhood. Water enters the stream from a series of storm drains in the area. For many years, the shape of the streambed, the amount of water, and the species of wildlife have remained stable. However, there has been an increase in building in the area. New homes, new streets, and new storm drains have impacted the area. What effect have the changes likely had on the neighborhood stream?

• The water level has risen and is flowing more slowly. The stream is depositing sediment downstream.

• The water level has decreased, so the number of species in the creek has decreased.

• The increase in paved areas has increased the amount of water flowing into the creek. The stream bank has eroded

• The amount of water flowing into the stream has decreased. The stream is flowing more quickly, which increases erosion of the streambed.

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In an agricultural area, a heavy rainfall caused a flash flood. The topsoil from a freshly fertilized field washed into a local stream. As a result, the amount of nitrogen in the water drastically increased, causing the algae to grow to record levels, and the algae covered the surface of the stream. What effect did this bloom of algae have on the stream?

• The animal life in the stream was benefited since most fish eat algae.

• The algae upset the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the water, causing fish to die.

• The algae acted as a thermal blanket on the stream, causing the water temperature to increase and the fish to thrive

• The algae attached itself to the stream bank and narrowed the width of the stream. This caused the water to flow at a faster rate.

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What are two main factors that affect the point where groundwater becomes surface water?

• the number of wells and temperature of the water

• height of the water table and the height of the ground surface

• force of the water and pressure from the atmosphere

• direction of the wind and the direction of stream's flow

In 1900, a Category 4 hurricane made landfall in the city of Galveston, Texas. It brought with it winds up to 135 mph. What is the most significant impact a hurricane can have on the coastal ecosystem?

• High winds knock out power lines for the city

• Businesses will close and impact the economy of the city

• People are displaced from their homes

• Erosion of shore impacts wildlife habitat.

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What is responsible for forming the Barrier Islands?

• Wave Action

• streams

• glaciers

• droughts

If surface water, such as lakes and ponds, become polluted and travel to a watershed area, what type of underground water system could be affected?

• Aquifers

• Wells

• Water Table

• All of the Above

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