Human Impact on the Hydrospere

What is groundwater?

• Water that collects underground in cracks and spaces in rock.

• Water that is found in rivers and lakes.

• Water that evaporates from the surface of the earth.

• Water that is stored in clouds.

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How does agriculture impact surface water in a watershed?

• Agriculture can lead to nutrient runoff and water pollution.

• Agriculture improves water quality by filtering pollutants.

• Agriculture has no effect on surface water in a watershed.

• Agriculture increases the amount of surface water available.

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How does deforestation affect the hydrosphere?

• It increases biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems.

• It leads to increased runoff, reduced groundwater recharge, and greater soil erosion.

• It has no significant impact on water bodies.

• It improves water quality by reducing pollutants.

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What is the hydrosphere?

• The layer of gases surrounding a planet.

• The combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

• The solid outer layer of a planet.

• The region of space where celestial bodies exist.

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What are the effects of climate change on the hydrosphere?

• Altered precipitation patterns, increased evaporation, and rising sea levels, affecting water availability and quality.

• Decreased temperatures leading to more ice formation in oceans.

• Increased water availability due to more rainfall in all regions.

• No significant effects on water bodies and their ecosystems.

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What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

• Plants absorb water from the soil and store it in their roots.

• Plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration.

• Plants filter pollutants from the water before it enters the soil.

• Plants provide shade to reduce evaporation from water bodies.

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What is an aquifer?

• A type of water reservoir that collects rainwater.

• A geological formation that can store and transmit groundwater.

• A man-made structure for storing water.

• A natural spring that flows continuously.

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What is the significance of wetlands?

• Wetlands are primarily used for agricultural purposes.

• Wetlands are important ecosystems that filter pollutants, provide habitat for wildlife, and help regulate water levels.

• Wetlands are areas that are always dry and do not support any vegetation.

• Wetlands are mainly used for recreational activities like fishing and boating.

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What is the impact of urbanization on the hydrosphere?

• Urbanization can increase surface runoff, reduce groundwater recharge, and lead to water pollution.

• Urbanization has no effect on the hydrosphere.

• Urbanization decreases surface runoff and increases groundwater recharge.

• Urbanization only affects the atmosphere, not the hydrosphere.

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What is the water cycle?

• The process of water being stored in lakes and rivers.

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The method by which water is filtered through soil and rocks.

• The cycle of water being used in industrial processes.

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