Lab Activity 2.3 Groundwater Model Review

Using the terms “porosity” and “permeability”, describe the differences of how water is held and moves in between the three images (A, B, C) Which statement best describes the differences in water movement and retention among the three images?

• A has high porosity and permeability, B has moderate porosity and permeability, and C has low porosity and permeability.

• A has low porosity and permeability, B has high porosity and permeability, and C has moderate porosity and permeability.

• A has moderate porosity and permeability, B has low porosity and permeability, and C has high porosity and permeability.

• A, B, and C all have the same porosity and permeability.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

By observing the diagram below, determine which definition best matches each of the following vocab words: a. Saturated Zone b. Water Table c. Unsaturated Zone

• a. Saturated Zone: The ground below the water table (the blue area) that holds as much water as possible. b. Water Table: The top of the Saturated Zone. c. Unsaturated Zone: The area above the water table (the gray area) that still contains water but is not totally saturated.

• a. Saturated Zone: The area above the water table (the gray area) that is completely dry. b. Water Table: The bottom of the Unsaturated Zone. c. Unsaturated Zone: The ground below the water table (the blue area) that holds no water.

• a. Saturated Zone: The top of the Unsaturated Zone. b. Water Table: The area above the Saturated Zone. c. Unsaturated Zone: The ground below the water table (the blue area) that is fully saturated.

• a. Saturated Zone: The area above the water table (the gray area) that holds as much water as possible. b. Water Table: The bottom of the Saturated Zone. c. Unsaturated Zone: The ground below the water table (the blue area) that is not saturated.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ground below the water table (the blue area) is a ________ (it holds as much water as possible).

• Saturated Zone

• Unsaturated Zone

• Permeable Layer

• Aquiclude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ________ above the water table (the gray area) still contains water (after all, plants' roots live in this area), but it is not totally saturated with water.

• Unsaturated Zone

• Saturated Zone

• Aquifer

• Water Table

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The ________ is the top of the Saturated Zone.

• Water Table

• Aquifer

• Permeability

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes the observations you would record for Sand in terms of Color, Grain Size, Rounding, Other Features and Observations, and Permeability Prediction?

• Light-colored, medium grain size, rounded grains, gritty texture, high permeability

• Dark-colored, fine grain size, angular grains, smooth texture, low permeability

• Red-colored, coarse grain size, irregular grains, sticky texture, moderate permeability

• Black-colored, very fine grain size, flat grains, glassy texture, no permeability

Which of the following best describes the typical characteristics of gravel?

• Gravel is usually coarse-grained, rounded, varies in color, has high permeability, and may contain small pebbles.

• Gravel is fine-grained, angular, dark in color, and has low permeability.

• Gravel is smooth, clay-like, sticky, and has very low permeability.

• Gravel is powdery, white, and forms layers with very low permeability.

What is the typical grain size of clay when observed closely and rubbed between your fingers?

• Very fine and smooth

• Large and rough

• Medium and gritty

• Coarse and sandy

In the images to the left, where should you draw a blue arrow to indicate the layer that a light rain (20 mL of water) would reach in your sediment column?

• At the top layer of the sediment column

• In the middle layer of the sediment column

• At the bottom layer of the sediment column

• Above the sediment column

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In the images to the left, where would you draw a blue arrow to indicate the layer that a heavy rain (40 mL total of water) would reach in your sediment column?

• At the bottom layer of the sediment column

• At the top layer of the sediment column

• In the middle layer of the sediment column

• Above the sediment column

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4