Science pp 226-227 Aquifer Knowledge Quiz

What is a layer of rock that is permeable to water called?

• Clay

• Aquifer

• Sandstone

• Granite

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What can be used to get water out of aquifers?

• A pump

• A well

• A bucket

• A pipe

What is trapped below a layer of impermeable rock or other material?

• Open aquifer

• Closed-off aquifer

• River

• Lake

What is the purpose of aquifers in Texas?

• To store oil

• To provide fresh water

• To grow trees

• To build houses

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What fills the pores of the rock layer in an aquifer?

• Air

• Water

• Sand

• Oil

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What is the term for spaces in rocks that can be filled with oil, gas, or water?

• Pores

• Cracks

• Holes

• Gaps

What is generally found below a layer of impermeable rock?

• Open aquifer

• Closed-off aquifer

• River

• Lake

What is the main use of aquifers in urban areas?

• To build roads

• To provide fresh water

• To grow crops

• To raise livestock

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What is the key feature of a rock layer that allows it to be an aquifer?

• It is hard

• It is permeable

• It is colorful

• It is heavy

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What is the role of aquifers when growing crops and raising livestock?

• To provide shade

• To provide fresh water

• To provide soil

• To provide fertilizer

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