Hydrology and Groundwater

Oceans contain nearly _______ % of Earth’s water. (EEn 2.3.1)

• 3
• 66
• 50
• 97

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The amount of water that is available to enter groundwater in a region is influenced by (EEn 2.3.2):

• The vegetation cover
• the slope of the land
• the type of rock found at the surface
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water vapor is converted from a liquid into a gas during which step in the water cycle?

• Condensation
• Preciptiation
• Evaporation
• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The US has more than one continental Divide.

• true
• false

Wetlands act as a buffer between land and high water levels and play a key role in minimizing the impacts of floods.

• true
• false

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In the future, risk of flood increase because of _______________.

• urbanization
• change in climate
• Poplulation Growth
• all of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Heavily vegetated lands are more likely to experience flooding.

• true
• false

The bottom of an aquifer is made by a rock that is ___________ to water.

• permeable
• impermeable
• both A and B.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

how could a long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?

• It could increase the average water level of lakes in the area<br />
• It could increase the amount of flooding in the area
• It could decrease the amount of possible infiltration in the area
• It could decrease the possible amount of damage to crops in the area

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

10. Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on a drinkable water?

• It could cause a decrease in the amount of waste and pollutants in the water supply<br />
• It could cause an increase in the amount of water available for the population<br /><br />
• It could cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases<br />
• It could cause a decrease in needing water for survival

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4