Water Systems Review

Where on Earth is the great garbage patch located?

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The table below lists characteristics of surface water and groundwater. Identify the type of water described in each column.

a

b

Surface Water

Groundwater

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8. The aerial view provided shows a town with surface water locations as described in the table.

What areas was designed for humans to have a positive impact on the watershed? 
Circle the two correct locations. 

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7. The image provided here shows a factory and its cooling tank. In which of the locations could pollution be released that would negatively impact our ocean systems? 

Circle the correct answer(s). 

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Farmers can best reduce negative effects on the water quality of nearby streams and lakes by planting crops that -

• produce less oxygen

• produce less carbon dioxide

• need less fertilizer

• need less solar energy

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Which statement about the proposed law is supported by the model?

• The proposed law will protect the lake because plant roots between the wetland and the lake will stop pollution from entering the lake.

• The proposed law will not protect the lake because the animals that live in or near the lake will add pollution to the lake.

• The proposed law will not protect the lake because groundwater will carry pollution from the wetland directly to the lake.

• The proposed law will protect the lake because the high elevation of the water table will block pollution from entering the lake.

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Ocean water absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide lowers the pH of the ocean water, which is harmful to organisms living in the ocean.

Which activity is most likely to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide being added to the ocean water?

• Cutting down rain forests to use the land farm crops.

• Constructing homes on farmland rather than on vacant lots in cities.

• Going to school in cars instead of riding the bus with other students.

• Using electrically powered devices instead of those powered by fossil fuels.

Humans depend upon food that comes from the ocean. Some human activities negatively impact these food supplies.

Which statement provides the best evidence that human activities contribute to this impact?

• Human visitors to coral reef systems break corals growing on rocks.

• Humans catch marine fish at a faster rate than the fish are able to reproduce.

• Humans raise fish in a hatchery for commercial sale.

• Humans construct artificial reefs to attract tourists.

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Which of the following would NOT be a beneficial activity on groundwater in a watershed

• Reduce use of pesticides on gardens

• Increase use of fertilizers on lawns

• Clean up animal droppings

• Dispose of chemicals properly

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In a watershed, it is important to _______ to protect groundwater.

• increase the use of fertilizers

• reduce the use of pesticides

• leave animal droppings

• improperly dispose of chemicals