8ES2.1 Grade Recovery

Which describes the hydrosphere?

• all of Earth’s organisms and the environments in which they live

• a layer of Earth’s atmosphere made up primarily of concentrated ozone

• all of the water in Earth’s oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers, plus the water in the atmosphere

• All the water in our river basins.

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The water cycle describes the movement of the water of Earth. About 97% of the water of Earth is the salt water found in the oceans while the remaining 3% is fresh water. Where would the majority of the freshwater on Earth be found?

• groundwater and aquifers
• swamps and wetlands
• ice caps and glaciers
• lakes and rivers

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Which is the most abundant freshwater resource in North Carolina?

• estuaries
• icebergs
• oceans
• rivers

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How is the size of Raleigh’s population related to the availability of water in the area?

• As the population increases, water availability increases.

• As the population increases, water availability decreases.

• As the population decreases, water availability decreases.

• The population is NOT related to the availability of water in the area.

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Which best describes the importance of an aquifer?

• It holds uncontaminated ground water for human consumption.

• It supplies all water for lakes and rivers.

• It provides water for oceans.

• It provides a place for water treatment

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Which would cause a well that has always worked to suddenly stop working?

• a falling water table due to increased precipitation over a long period of time

• a falling water table due to decreased precipitation over a long period of time

• a rising water table due to increased precipitation over a long period of time

• a rising water table due to decreased precipitation over a long period of time

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Use the diagram to answer the question. Which term BEST describes all of the structures shown in the diagram?

• coastal plain

• glacier

• river basin

• swamp

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Review the diagram showing underground layers and wells. Which well is in an impermeable layer?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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Review the diagram showing underground layers and wells. If it rains for several days in this area, what will be the MOST likely result?

• The gravel will sink

• The sand will dissolve

• Water will percolate and soak through the clay layer.

• All wells that end in a permeable layer will pump water.

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Review the diagram showing underground layers and wells. Which well is MOST likely to pump water?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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