Ag Env Sci webXam Review Outcomes 6.4 and 6.5

What is a watershed?

• A large body of saltwater

• An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet

• A type of irrigation system

• A method of water purification

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is a component of watershed structures?

• Deserts

• Flowing waters

• Mountains

• Urban areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary source of groundwater?

• Ocean water

• Rainwater infiltration

• River water

• Glacial melt

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which geological principle affects water supplies?

• Plate tectonics

• Rock permeability

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is a major meteorological factor that impacts water availability?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

Which of the following is a risk factor for groundwater contamination?

• Agricultural runoff

• Urban development

• Industrial waste

• All of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the purpose of best management practices in water conservation?

• To increase water pollution

• To conserve and sustain water resources

• To reduce water availability

• To increase water usage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of the following is a characteristic of potable water?

• High salinity

• Safe for human consumption

• Contains heavy metals

• High turbidity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the main goal of watershed management?

• To increase urban development

• To manage and protect water resources

• To reduce agricultural land

• To promote deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a source of potable water?

• Sewage water

• Ocean water

• Groundwater

• Industrial effluent

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1