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WorksheetsWater Movement
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Look at the diagram of a stream with toxic chemicals flowing into it.
This diagram models how toxic runoff can pollute a stream and also
produce acid rain.
cause soil erosion.
create algae blooms.
pollute groundwater.
In the hydrologic cycle, which process contributes to a decrease in groundwater levels?
infiltration
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
The graph shows water table levels in an aquifer changing over a period of time.
Which MOST likely caused the changes observed in the data over time?
increase in the amount of precipitation
increase in water conservation efforts
decrease in the amount of recharge
decrease in irrigation for farming
Virginia’s Valley and Ridge province has many limestone and dolomite rock layers. How could the composition of these layers affect the groundwater stored in the aquifer in this province?
Over time, acidic water could dissolve the rock, creating larger spaces and increasing the volume of groundwater storage.
Over time, acidic water could dissolve the rock, collapsing spaces and decreasing the volume of groundwater storage.
Over time, acidic water could leach toxins from the rock, contaminating the water and making it unusable.
Over time, acidic water could leach ions from the rock, decreasing the pH of the water and making it more drinkable.
The Great Dismal Swamp is in the Coastal Plain province of Virginia. It has layers of sand, clay, silt, and peaty matter. Which would BEST describe the location of the water table in this swamp?
high above the surface
right at the surface
just below the surface
deep below the surface
The diagram below shows a cross section of land. Numbers show four zones in this diagram.
Which set of labels below accurately identifies the zones that are shown?
1—groundwater zone; 2—unsaturated zone; 3—water table; 4—surface water
1—unsaturated zone; 2—surface water; 3—groundwater zone; 4—water table
1—water table; 2—surface water; 3—groundwater zone; 4—unsaturated zone
1—unsaturated zone; 2—groundwater zone; 3—water table; 4—surface water
The figure below shows an area that has two aquifers: a main aquifer and a perched aquifer.
Based on the information shown in the diagram, which term BEST describes layer A?
porous
saturated
impermeable
purifying
The figure shows many of the components of a typical watershed.
Which of the following would happen if precipitation increased within the watershed boundary?
The water table would rise.
Some tributaries would disappear.
Hillside infiltration would be reduced.
Boundaries of the watershed would expand.
The diagram shows different processes that occur during the water cycle.
Which label identifies the process of runoff?
Label 1
Label 2
Label 3
Label 4
A rural, forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time. What would most likely cause potential flooding in the area?
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the water level in the area is below the zone of saturation
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
