Humans Freshwater and Ocean Systems

Fertilizer runoff near the mouth of a river can result in _______.

• decrease in fish population due to loss of oxygen

• the increase in fish population due available fertilizer nutrients

• an increase in growth of grass along the mouth of the river

• the increase of freshwater in groundwater

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Leakage of septic tanks (hold human waste) can result in aquifer pollution and ____.

• increase in fish population at the mouth of a river

• increase in freshwater plant growth at the mouth of a river

• decrease in sediment buildup at the mouth of a river

• dead zones at the mouth of a river

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If we are concerned about the water supply (groundwater and surface water) in our city, we should focus on _____.

• things we do that harm our surface water

• things we can do to benefit our groundwater

• things we do that harm and things we can do to benefit our water supply (groundwater and surface water)

• things we do that harm our groundwater

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Which of the following will NOT contaminate (pollute) groundwater?

• improperly applied fertilizers and pesticides leak into the ground

• properly disposing of oil

• failing septic systems leak into the ground

• washing cars with industrial soap and the runoff soak into the ground

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Click on the image. Which statement is true about the different types of human activities and their impact on groundwater?

• Human activities have a positive impact on groundwater.

• Human activities can negatively impact groundwater.

• The leakage of the septic tank will NOT seep into groundwater.

• The rain will prevent the fertilizer and pesticide from soaking into the ground.

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Most water pollution is the result of __________________.

• natural processes
• animal waste
• human activities
• acid rain

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Click on the graph. Which is a true statement regarding items that will decompose (break down into smaller pieces)?

• Styrofoam will decompose faster than plastic bottles.

• Glass is the most harmful type of trash.

• Plastic bottles will decompose faster than diapers.

• Plastic bags last ten times longer than batteries.

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Click on the image. What will happen to the water table if more water is pumped out the water table well?

• The level of the water table will decrease (get lower).

• The level of the water table will increase (get higher).

• The level of the water table will remain the same.

• The water table will NOT be affected.

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The use of pesticides and fertilizers is carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemical on the environment?

• These chemicals are expensive to produce.

• Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

• Storage space for these chemicals is limited.

• Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.

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Which of the following best describes water table?

• It is in unsaturated zone.

• It is a surface water

• it is the top of saturation zone.

• It is an aquifer.

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