What is groundwater?

What is groundwater?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

5th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Scott C

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
,
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Groundwater is found on the surface of the Earth.

True

False

Answer explanation

Groundwater is water found under the Earth’s surface, not on top. It’s like hidden water stored in the soil and rocks underground! 🌍💧

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Aquifers are made up of solid rock that cannot hold water

True

False

Answer explanation

Aquifers are made of porous rock, which means they have tiny spaces that can hold water. Think of them like natural underground sponges! 🪨💦

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  1. The water table is the upper level of groundwater.

True

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • Groundwater can remain underground for thousands of years.

True

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

  • All groundwater is easily accessible for human use.

True

False