Human Impact on Water Systems

Which of the following is a harmful influence of human activity on groundwater in a watershed?

• Planting trees

• Overuse of fertilizers

• Building parks

• Installing solar panels

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TEKS.SCI.7.11A

What is one way humans can positively influence surface water in a watershed?

• Dumping waste into rivers

• Constructing wetlands

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

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Identify a human activity that can lead to the pollution of groundwater.

• Recycling

• Industrial waste disposal

• Organic farming

• Rainwater harvesting

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Describe how human activities can lead to ocean acidification.

• By increasing the use of wind energy

• By burning fossil fuels

• By planting more trees

• By reducing plastic use

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TEKS.SCI.7.11B

Which of the following is a beneficial human activity for maintaining healthy watersheds?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Implementing erosion control measures

• Building more roads

• Increasing urban sprawl

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TEKS.SCI.7.11A

How does agricultural runoff affect ocean systems?

• It increases ocean biodiversity

• It causes algal blooms

• It decreases ocean salinity

• It has no effect on ocean systems

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TEKS.SCI.7.11B

Explain how oil spills can impact ocean systems.

• They increase fish populations

• They enhance coral growth

• They harm marine life and ecosystems

• They have no significant impact

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TEKS.SCI.7.11B

Which human activity is most likely to contaminate groundwater?

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Solar farming

• Wind farming

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TEKS.SCI.7.11A

Describe the impact of plastic waste on ocean systems.

• It provides habitat for marine life

• It breaks down and enriches ocean nutrients

• It harms marine animals and ecosystems

• It has no impact on ocean systems

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TEKS.SCI.7.11B

What is a common effect of urbanization on surface water in a watershed?

• Increased water infiltration

• Decreased water pollution

• Increased runoff and flooding

• Decreased water temperature

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