Groundwater and Water Quality Quiz

What is a major consequence of groundwater mining in semi-arid regions?

• Increased rainfall

• Creation of sinkholes

• Improved water quality

• Expansion of wetlands

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a key factor in groundwater sustainability?

• Increased agricultural runoff

• Balance between withdrawal and recharge

• Desalination of seawater

• Expansion of urban areas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What act requires federal agencies to consider the scenic value of certain waters?

• Clean Water Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

What is one of the benefits of wetlands mentioned in the document?

• Increase in industrial development

• Water purification and breeding habitats

• Expansion of urban areas

• Increase in agricultural runoff

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the four human uses of water listed in the document?

• Domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational

• Domestic, agricultural, industrial, and stream

• Domestic, agricultural, recreational, and wildlife

• Domestic, industrial, recreational, and wildlife

What is a major source of water pollution according to the document?

• Agricultural runoff

• Natural springs

• Ocean currents

• Mountain streams

What does organic matter in water require for decomposition?

• Nitrogen

• Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is a consequence of thermal pollution mentioned in the document?

• Increase in water clarity

• Changes in water temperature affecting wildlife

• Decrease in water temperature

• Increase in water salinity

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is a component of wastewater treatment?

• Primary treatment

• Desalination

• Water heating

• Water cooling

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is a potential threat of reduced water quality?

• Increase in fish population

• Threat to land use and in-place water use

• Expansion of agricultural land

• Increase in recreational activities

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4