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WorksheetsUnit 10/11 Remediation
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which is known as an Estuary?
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Lake Superior
James River
When glaciers melt...
sea level rises
ocean water becomes more salty
ocean water becomes colder
sea level lowers
What body of water has the highest salinity?
James River
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Ocean
What body of water has the lowest salinity?
James River
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Increasing the salinity of the water...
increases the water density
decreases the water density
Ocean water near the equator is...
warmer and less dense
colder and more dense
warmer and more dense
colder and less dense
Ocean water near the poles is...
warmer and less dense
colder and more dense
warmer and more dense
colder and less dense
The shallow ocean floor near the beach
continental shelf
continental slope
abyssal plain
mid-ocean ridge
The steep decline of ocean floor away from the coastline
continental shelf
continental slope
abyssal plain
mid-ocean ridge
The flat bottom of the ocean between the continents.
continental shelf
continental slope
abyssal plain
mid-ocean ridge
The deepest parts of the ocean floor created by converging tectonic plates.
ocean trench
continental slope
abyssal plain
mid-ocean ridge
The parts of the ocean floor where new crust is created at diverging tectonic plates.
ocean trench
continental slope
abyssal plain
mid-ocean ridge
Which Virginia province is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
When glaciers melt...
ocean water becomes more salty
ocean water becomes less salty
ocean water becomes more acidic
sea level lowers
Based on the bathymetric map shown here, which location on the ocean floor is the least deep?
A
B
C
D
E
The movement of deep, cold, nutrient filled water to the surface of the ocean is..
Ocean Current
Upwelling
Deep Currents
Surface Currents
What affects the density of water?
Salt
Temperature
The seasons of the year
Both Salt and Temperature
Why is upwelling important?
Upwelling regulates ocean temperature
Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that feeds phytoplankton
Upwelling controls the tides
Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas
The Gulf Stream carries warm water to the North Atlantic Ocean, which contributes to
a warmer climate for western Europe.
a harsh winter in the British Isles.
a cold-water surface current that flows to western Europe.
a warm-water surface current that flows along the coast of California.
As you go deeper in the ocean, the water becomes...
warmer and less salty
colder and less salty
colder and more salty
warmer and more salty
Warmer oceans result in...
more tropical storms
shorter El Niño periods
increased salinity
more upwelling
El Niño comes from...
weaker tradewinds and warmer temperatures
stronger tradewinds and warmer temperatures
weaker tradewinds and colder temperatures
stronger tradewinds and colder temperatures
Uneven heating of Eath's surface results in...
warm deep currents flow away from the poles
warm surface water flows away from the poles
warm surface water flows away from the equator
Oceans are the largest storage of what?
nitrogen
oxygen
heat
sodium
What is the primary cause of deep ocean currents?
The rotation of the Earth
The Moon's gravitational pull
Differences in water temperature and salinity
Wind
Which describes high tides?
there is one high tide per day caused by the moon's gravity
there are two high tides per day that are in line with the earth and moon
there are two high tides per day at locations perpandicular to the moon
Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ is the primary mineral used in what?
saltwater intrusion
algae growth
seashell formation
volcanic igneous rock
Increased CO2 in the atmosphere will result in...
less oxygen in the atmosphere
more CO2 made by algae
more CO2 dissolved in the ocean
less CO2 made by land animals
CO2 dissolved in the ocean results in increased acidity from forming......
sodium chloride
carbon dioxide
carbonic acid
calcium carbonate
The Gulf Stream...
brings salty water towards Europe and decreases water density
brings nutrient water towards Europe and causes algae to bloom
brings warm water towards Europe and increases the temperature
brings cold water towards Europe and decreases the temperature
a higher ocean acidity will result in...
decreased ocean temperature
increased ocean temperature
harm to land plants and animals
harm to algae and seashell organisms
Where will the densest water in the ocean be?
at the equator
along the coastlines
at the ocean surface
at the bottom of the ocean
Phytoplankton (algae) are most beneficial because...
they help marine organisms form seashells
they produce lots of Earth's oxygen
they clean up ocean pollution
they eat dead marine organisms
The CHesapeake Bay is an estuary, which means the water in it is...
freshwater
brackish
saltwater
colder
What would be the most beneficial solution to help blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay?
allow for an increase in water contamination from local factories
make laws restricting the number of crabs able to be fished
drain coastal wetlands and construct hydroelectric dams
harvest blue crabs at a rate faster than they can reproduce
What would be the most beneficial solution to help blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay?
allow for an increase in water contamination from local factories
make laws allowing for more blue crabs to be fished
rebuild native wetlands and habitats for blue crabs
harvest blue crabs at a rate faster than they can reproduce
In the diagram, letter A best represents:
Runoff
Watershed
Water Table
Confining Layer
percolation
subsurface runoff
precipitation
surface runoff
All of the Water on Earth
All of the Oceans of the Earth
All of the Rivers, ponds and lakes of the Earth
All of the Freshwater of the Earth
Which image shows freshwater being added to earth's surface?
What percent of the Earth's freshwater is available for use by humans?
25%
10%
3%
<1%
Number 1 in the groundwater diagram represents...
Water table
Zone of Aeration
Zone of Saturation
Topsoil
Number 2 in the groundwater diagram represents...
Zone of Saturation
Water Table
Zone of Aeration
Topsoil
A _________________ source of pollution is a water pollution source that happens in a specific area, such as a spot where chemicals are being directly dumped in the water.
point
nonpoint
aquifer
gravity
A __________________ source of water pollution is water pollution over a larger area, such as roadways, agricultural areas, and industrial sites.
point
nonpoint
aquifer
gravity
Which diagram correctly predicts the movement of the water table after pumping water from the well?
Which watershed is the blue shaded section on the map?
North Carolina Sounds
Gulf of Mexico
Chesapeake Bay
Which watershed is the yellow shaded section on the map?
North Carolina Sounds
Gulf of Mexico
Chesapeake Bay
Which watershed is the green shaded section on the map?
North Carolina Sounds
Gulf of Mexico
Chesapeake Bay
What causes a groundwater aquifer to become depleted?
Using water faster than it can be replenished
Increased soil permeability
Using water more conservatively
Decreased soil turbidity
What quality best decribes freshwater?
it is needed to survive
it makes up 97% of the water on Earth
it is harmful to drink
all aquatic life lives in freshwater
What is the majority of freshwater used for on Earth?
watering crops and livestock
manufacturing textiles and plastics
drinking, bathing, and cooking
recreation and decoration
Which water contaminant can result in algal blooms and create oxygen-dead zones?
nutrient pollution
pesticides
oil and gasoline
plant material
Which scenario would be most likely to result in saltwater intrusion?
a factory dumping industrial waste into an estuary
excessive rainfall and flooding
depleted coastal groundwater during a drought
fertilizer runoff from farms
Sediment erosion from surface runoff could have what effect on the Chesapeake Bay?
Increased Water Turbidity
Decreased Water Turbidity
Increased Nutrient Pollution
Decreased Nutrient Pollution
Which of the following is considered point source pollution?
a faulty sewage treatment plant dumping contaminated water
fertilizer runoff from farms across the county
oil and gasoline dripping from cars in a city
acid rain falling from air pollution
Which of the following is considered nonpoint source pollution?
a faulty sewage treatment plant dumping contaminated water
fertilizer runoff from farms across the county
metals and chemicals draining from an abandoned mine
a factory disposing of industrial waste into a lake
Which water contaminant would most likely result in nutrient pollution?
fertilizer runoff
sediment erosion
oil and gasoline
industrial waste
The boundaries of a watershed are...
the surrounding mountains and ridges
the ocean and river delta
the nearby streams and creeks
the groundwater aquifer
What body of water would a raindrop drain into if it landed at location A?
Aurora Hill
Colden Creek
Maple Stream
Holland Hill
What body of water would a raindrop drain into if it landed at location D?
Aurora Hill
Colden Creek
Maple Stream
Lake Lackawanna
Water is able to flow more easily through the aquifer because its material has a ___________.
low permeability
low porosity
high porosity
high permeability
Lots of space between grains of sediment
low permeability
low porosity
high porosity
high permeability
