WorksheetsGroundwater Activity
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Permeable rock layers or sediments that freely transmit groundwater are
a)
springs
b)
aquifers
c)
aquitards
d)
water tables
2.
Many variables affect the quality and quantity of water available or people to use. Which variable is least controlled by human behavior?
a)
Groundwater depletion rate
b)
Aquifer recharge rate
c)
Turbidity level
d)
Algae level
3.
Many variables affect the quality and quantity of water available or people to use. Which variable is least controlled by human behavior?
a)
Groundwater depletion rate
b)
Aquifer recharge rate
c)
Turbidity level
d)
Algae level
4.
Which best explains why population growth can result in water shortages and rationing in certain areas?
a)
Aquifers recharge slowly
b)
Lake water is reserved for recreation
c)
Increasing biomass decreases evaporation rates
d)
Tall buildings impede the development of rain clouds
5.
Which of the following is not a major source of groundwater pollution?
a)
sewage
b)
compost
c)
pesticides
d)
industrial chemicals
6.
Which of the following is most responsible for reducing the availability of freshwater in the country?
a)
aquifer depletion
b)
reservoir evaporation
c)
nonpoint source pollution
d)
boat and watercraft emissions
7.
The graph shows a decreasing water table level in an aquifer over a period of time. Which most likely caused this decrease over time?
a)
water consumption is low
b)
Water is being conserved
c)
Recharge rate is slow
d)
The water is contaminated
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