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apes Chapter 15,16, and 17

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 54mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the central case study of Chapter 15 about?

a)

The impact of climate change on freshwater systems

b)

The use of renewable energy in West Texas

c)

Fracking and its impact on fresh water in West Texas

d)

The history of water rights in the American West

2.

Why are conflicts over water likely to get worse in the American West?

a)

Due to the increase in population and urbanization

b)

Because of the overuse of water for agriculture

c)

As a result of climate change leading to more long-term droughts

d)

Due to the contamination of water sources by industrial waste

3.

What does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) involve?

a)

Drilling vertically into the Earth and using solar energy to extract oil

b)

Drilling horizontally into the Earth and using targeted explosions to create fractures in shale

c)

Using large amounts of water to dissolve minerals and extract natural gas

d)

Drilling into non-porous shale and using wind energy to extract oil

4.

What percentage of the fracking wells drilled in the United States from 2011 to 2014 were in water-scarce areas?

a)

One-fourth

b)

One-half

c)

Three-fourths

d)

All of them

5.

What is the fracking industry doing to address the issue of water use?

a)

Stopping all fracking activities to conserve water

b)

Developing new techniques that require less water or use briny groundwater

c)

Importing water from other regions to continue fracking

d)

Using desalinated ocean water for fracking processes

6.

What percentage of Earth's water is considered fresh water?

a)

97.5%

b)

2.5%

c)

10%

d)

50%

7.

What is the term used to describe the area of land drained by a river and all its tributaries?

a)

Aquifer

b)

Recharge zone

c)

Drainage basin

d)

Floodplain

8.

What is groundwater?

a)

Water located atop Earth's surface

b)

Water that falls from the sky as rain

c)

Water that resides within pores in soil or rock beneath the surface

d)

Bodies of standing surface water

9.

What is an aquifer?

a)

A body of standing surface water

b)

A river system

c)

Porous, spongelike formations of rock, sand, or gravel that can hold water

d)

The upper layer of water in the ocean

10.

What is the water table?

a)

The boundary between zones where water infiltrates Earth's surface and reaches an aquifer.

b)

The upper layer of an aquifer.

c)

The lower layer of an aquifer.

d)

The area where rivers converge.

11.

What is an artesian aquifer?

a)

An aquifer with no impermeable upper layer to confine it

b)

An aquifer under less pressure and can be readily recharged by surface water

c)

An aquifer trapped between lower layers of less permeable substrate

d)

An aquifer that is completely filled with water

12.

What are the areas called that are flooded periodically within a river’s course?

a)

Aquifers

b)

Recharge zones

c)

Drainage basins

d)

Floodplains

13.

How many zones are there in lakes or ponds?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

14.

What is the term for the region ringing the edge of a water body?

a)

Benthic zone

b)

Littoral zone

c)

Limnetic zone

d)

Profundal zone

15.

Which zone of a lake or pond supports phytoplankton?

a)

Benthic zone

b)

Littoral zone

c)

Limnetic zone

d)

Profundal zone

16.

What type of lakes and ponds are low in nutrients and high in oxygen?

a)

Eutrophic water bodies

b)

Oligotrophic lakes and ponds

c)

Profundal water bodies

d)

Limnetic water bodies

17.

What is consumptive use of water?

a)

Removing water from an aquifer and returning it

b)

Temporarily removing water from an aquifer

c)

Removing water from an aquifer and not returning it

d)

Introducing pollutants into water

18.

What percentage of our annual fresh water is allotted to agriculture globally?

a)

70%

b)

20%

c)

10%

d)

50%

19.

Which ecosystems are included in freshwater wetlands?

a)

Deserts and forests

b)

Oceans and seas

c)

Marshes, swamps, bogs, and vernal pools

d)

Mountains and valleys

20.

Why is groundwater more easily depleted than surface water?

a)

Groundwater is not as abundant as surface water.

b)

Groundwater aquifers have unlimited water supply.

c)

Most aquifers recharge very slowly.

d)

Groundwater is not used for bottled water.

21.

What happens when aquifers are mined?

a)

The water table rises.

b)

Water tables drop.

c)

It has no effect on the water table.

d)

Aquifers recharge faster.

22.

What ecological impact does bottled water have?

a)

It has no substantial ecological impact.

b)

Bottled water reduces plastic waste.

c)

Bottled water contributes to air pollution.

d)

Bottled water exerts a substantial ecological impact.

23.

What is a common method used by people to control floods along rivers?

a)

Building skyscrapers near riverbanks.

b)

Planting more trees along the riverbanks.

c)

Constructing levees along riverbanks.

d)

Removing existing dams.

24.

What is the purpose of a dam?

a)

To decrease the amount of water in rivers.

b)

To prevent fish migration.

c)

To create reservoirs for human use.

d)

To increase the speed of river flow.

25.

Some dams are being removed to (a)   .

Choose from the below words

increase the risk of flooding.

restore riparian ecosystems.

build larger dams in their place

create more land for agriculture

26.

Why is building large dams not considered a viable solution for water shortages anymore?

a)

Because they are too expensive to maintain.

b)

Because all suitable sites for large dams are already used.

c)

Because they do not store enough water.

d)

Because they increase water quality.

27.

Which method of desalination mimics the hydrologic cycle by heating and condensing vapor?

a)

Reverse osmosis

b)

Membrane filtration

c)

Distillation

d)

Xeriscaping

28.

What is a concern associated with desalination?

a)

It is a low energy-consuming process

b)

It promotes aquatic life at water intakes

c)

It generates concentrated salty waste

d)

It reduces the cost of water significantly

29.

How can farmers improve water efficiency in agriculture?

a)

By increasing the amount of water used

b)

By planting crops not suited to the local climate

c)

By lining irrigation canals to prevent leaks

d)

By not adopting efficient irrigation methods

30.

What is xeriscaping?

a)

A water-saving step taken by industries

b)

Landscaping using plants adapted to arid conditions

c)

A market-based approach to water conservation

d)

A desalination process

31.

What is one of the water-saving measures adopted by some municipalities?

a)

Increasing government subsidies of inefficient practices

b)

Recycling treated municipal wastewater for irrigation and industrial uses

c)

Letting water become a fully priced commodity

d)

Selective breeding of crops

32.

Some economists suggest (a)   as a market-based strategy to achieve sustainable water use.

Choose from the below words

Increasing government subsidies

Making water a fully priced commodity

Banning all forms of water conservation

Encouraging the use of more water in agriculture

33.

What is a potential downside of making water a fully priced commodity, according to some concerns?

a)

It would decrease water availability to the world's poor

b)

It would make water less expensive

c)

It would decrease income disparity

d)

It would ensure sustainable water use for all

34.

What is the industrial use of water considered to be when compared to agricultural use, according to the text?

a)

Less profitable

b)

Equally profitable

c)

70 times more profitable

d)

Not profitable at all

35.

What do many people worry about regarding the privatization of water supplies?

a)

It will lead to water scarcity

b)

It will increase water pollution

c)

Firms will have little incentive to allow equitable access to water

d)

It will resolve water disputes

36.

What is a key benefit of decentralization of control over water?

a)

It increases industrial use of water

b)

It can help conserve water

c)

It privatizes water supplies

d)

It leads to more water disputes

37.

What are the two main sources of water pollution mentioned in the text?

a)

Point sources and nonpoint sources

b)

Industrial and agricultural sources

c)

Natural and artificial sources

d)

Chemical and biological sources

38.

Which of the following is a concern due to its ability to mimic hormones that regulate physiology and stimulate growth, development, and sexual maturity?

a)

Pathogens

b)

Endocrine disruptors

c)

Toxic chemicals

d)

Waterborne diseases

39.

What can cause disease-causing organisms to enter drinking water supplies?

a)

Properly treated sewage

b)

Inadequately treated sewage or animal waste from feedlots, chicken farms, or hog farms

c)

Filtration processes

d)

Decentralization of water control

40.

What causes more human health problems than any other type of water pollution?

a)

Nutrient pollution

b)

Sediment

c)

Plastic debris

d)

Biological pollution by pathogens

41.

What can lead to hypoxic conditions and dead zones in water bodies?

a)

Excess nitrogen and/or phosphorus

b)

Biodegradable wastes

c)

Sediment

d)

Thermal pollution

42.

What is wastewater?

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43.

What is a source of microplastics in water bodies?

a)

Eroded soils

b)

Heat or ultraviolet light breaking down discarded plastics

c)

Biodegradable wastes

d)

Excess nitrogen and phosphorus

44.

How does thermal pollution affect aquatic life?

a)

It increases the water's ability to hold dissolved oxygen

b)

It decreases the water's ability to hold dissolved oxygen

c)

It has no effect on the water's ability to hold dissolved oxygen

d)

It increases the levels of nutrients in the water

45.

Which of the following chemicals occur naturally in groundwater and are toxic at high concentrations?

a)

Chlorinated solvents and gasoline

b)

Aluminum, fluorides, nitrates, and sulfates

c)

Heavy metals and petroleum products

d)

Radioactive compounds

46.

What is the most popular method of wastewater disposal in rural areas?

a)

Municipal sewer systems

b)

Septic systems

c)

Landfills

d)

Treatment facilities

47.

During primary treatment at a wastewater treatment facility, what percentage of suspended solids is typically removed?

a)

30%

b)

60%

c)

90%

d)

100%

48.

What contributes to groundwater pollution in several ways, according to the document?

a)

Septic systems

b)

Agriculture

c)

Municipal sewer systems

d)

Treatment facilities

49.

How are organic pollutants degraded during the secondary treatment of wastewater?

a)

By chemical means only

b)

By physical means only

c)

By aerobic bacteria in aerated water

d)

By removing them with solid waste

50.

What percentage of the world's water supply is fresh water?

a)

0.389%

b)

2.522%

c)

30.06%

d)

97.476%

51.

What type of well is shown penetrating both the unconfined and confined aquifers?

a)

Artesian well

b)

Oil well

c)

Monitoring well

d)

Irrigation well

52.

What is found between the upper and lower confining layers of clay in the diagram?

a)

Confined aquifer

b)

Unconfined aquifer

c)

Oil reservoir

d)

Gas layer

53.

According to the diagram, where is the water table located?

a)

Above the unconfined aquifer

b)

Within the confined aquifer

c)

Below the lower confining layer

d)

At the level of the spring

54.

What feature is indicated by the presence of water on the surface connected to an aquifer?

a)

Well

b)

Spring

c)

River

d)

Lake

55.

Based on the diagram, what type of lake is depicted with clear blue water and rocky drop-offs?

a)

Eutrophic lake

b)

Mesotrophic lake

c)

Oligotrophic lake

d)

Artificial lake

56.

What is the term used in the diagram for the layer of sediment that separates two types of lakes?

a)

Thermocline

b)

Epilimnion

c)

Hypolimnion

d)

Mesocline

57.

What is one way to save water while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing?

a)

Leave the water running

b)

Use a cup of water

c)

Turn off sink faucets

d)

Increase the water pressure

58.

When is the best time to water lawns and yards to conserve water?

a)

In the middle of the day

b)

In the early morning or evening

c)

Late at night

d)

During the hottest part of the day

59.

What can be used for watering lawns and houseplants to save fresh water?

a)

Bottled water

b)

Saltwater

c)

Recycled (gray) water

d)

Mineral water

60.

To reduce water waste when washing cars, it is recommended to (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Wash with a hose continuously runni
Use a bucket of soapy water and rin
Wash with only fresh water
Use a high-pressure hose for the en
61.

What is an alternative to traditional lawns that can help conserve water?

a)

Artificial turf

b)

Gravel and stones

c)

Native plants that require little watering

d)

High-water-need tropical plants

62.

Which of the following is considered a non-point source of water pollution?

a)

Sewage treatment plants

b)

Factories and disposal sites

c)

Farms, lawns, and golf courses

d)

Oil tankers

63.

What is a common pollutant from residential neighborhoods and urban streets?

a)

Nutrients, waste, and bacteria

b)

Acid drainage

c)

Eroded soil

d)

Oil spills

64.

Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?

a)

Construction sites

b)

Abandoned mines

c)

Farms, lawns, and golf courses

d)

Sewage treatment plants

65.

What type of pollution is typically associated with oil tankers?

a)

Fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides

b)

Salt on winter roads

c)

Oil spills

d)

Industrial waste and toxic chemicals

66.

Acid drainage is commonly associated with which of the following sources?

a)

Residential neighborhoods

b)

Abandoned mines

c)

Animal feedlots

d)

Golf courses

67.

What term is used to describe an area where water infiltrates the ground and replenishes an aquifer?

a)

Watershed

b)

Recharge zone

c)

Runoff

d)

Wetlands

68.

The upper surface of the zone of saturation, below which the soil is saturated with water, is referred to as (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Water table
Aquifer
Watershed
Floodplain
69.

What is the term for the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or microorganisms into water bodies that degrade water quality?

a)

Desalination

b)

Water pollution

c)

Eutrophic

d)

Xeriscaping

70.

What type of aquifer is bounded above and below by layers of impermeable rock or clay?

a)

Unconfined aquifer

b)

Confined aquifer

c)

Artesian aquifer

d)

Watershed

71.

Which term describes the use of water that evaporates rather than returning to nature as a liquid?

a)

Nonconsumptive use

b)

Consumptive use

c)

Primary treatment

d)

Secondary treatment

72.

Who discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

a)

An unknown sailor

b)

A group of scientists

c)

Captain Charles Moore

d)

A fisherman

73.

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

a)

A recycling facility in the Pacific Ocean

b)

A 1.6 million km² aggregation of floating debris and plastics in the North Pacific Gyre

c)

A myth about ocean pollution

d)

A large island formed by volcanic activity

74.

How many garbage patches are there in the North Pacific Gyre?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

75.

What is the main problem caused by plastics that sink to the bottom of the ocean?

a)

They attract fish and marine life

b)

They are quickly degraded by high temperatures

c)

They encounter low temperature and low light conditions that are not favorable for degradation

d)

They are collected and recycled by deep-sea organisms

76.

What is the estimated time it takes for plastics to degrade at sea?

a)

5 to 10 years

b)

10 to 20 years

c)

50 to 60 years

d)

100 to 200 years

77.

Approximately how many metric tons of plastic are added to the ocean each year?

a)

1 million metric tons

b)

4 million metric tons

c)

8 million metric tons

d)

12 million metric tons

78.

What is a key solution to solving the environmental issue of oceanic plastic pollution?

a)

Collecting and recycling ocean plastics

b)

Reducing single-use plastic and preventing its entry into the ocean

c)

Ignoring the problem as it will resolve itself

d)

Increasing the production of biodegradable plastics

79.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the "world ocean"?

a)

50%

b)

71%

c)

97.5%

d)

85%

80.

What is the primary reason ocean water is salty?

a)

Evaporation of ocean water

b)

Dissolution of underwater volcanic rocks

c)

Ocean basins being repositories for runoff and salts from weathered rocks

d)

High concentrations of algae and plankton

81.

Approximately how much of ocean water by mass is H2O?

a)

50%

b)

96.5%

c)

85%

d)

99%

82.

The salinity of ocean water generally ranges from:

a)

20,000 to 25,000 parts per million

b)

33,000 to 37,000 parts per million

c)

40,000 to 45,000 parts per million

d)

28,000 to 32,000 parts per million

83.

What role do nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus play in the ocean?

a)

They increase the salinity of ocean water

b)

They are essential for marine plant life

c)

They play essential roles in nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems

d)

They cause the ocean water to evaporate more quickly

84.

Up to what depth do waters of the surface zone have similar density due to heating by sunlight and stirring by wind?

a)

About 100 m (328 ft)

b)

About 150 m (490 ft)

c)

About 200 m (656 ft)

d)

About 250 m (820 ft)

85.

What percentage of ocean water by volume is contained in the pycnocline?

a)

2%

b)

18%

c)

80%

d)

100%

86.

Match the following reasons with the correct explanation for the stability of ocean temperatures compared to land temperatures.

a)

The low heat capacity of water

1.

Explanation for why large bodies of water do not fluctuate in temperature as much as land

b)

The high heat capacity of water

2.

Explanation for why large bodies of water absorb and retain heat more efficiently than land

c)

Frequent winds and storms

3.

Explanation for the role of atmospheric conditions in the temperature stability of oceans

d)

The presence of marine life

4.

Explanation for how organisms influence the thermal properties of marine environments

87.

What process occurs when surface currents converge?

a)

Upwelling

b)

Downwelling

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

88.

What could potentially trigger rapid climate change according to scientists?

a)

The interruption of thermohaline circulation

b)

The stabilization of thermohaline circulation

c)

The increase in upwelling processes

d)

The decrease in ocean currents

89.

What is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)?

4 lines
90.

What triggers El Niño conditions?

a)

An increase in air pressure in the eastern Pacific and a decrease in the western Pacific

b)

A decrease in air pressure in the eastern Pacific and an increase in the western Pacific

c)

Constant air pressure in both the eastern and western Pacific

d)

Unusually cold waters rising to the surface in the equatorial Pacific

91.

What is the opposite of El Niño events?

a)

El Tornado events

b)

La Niña events

c)

El Huracán events

d)

La Tormenta events

92.

What are tides?

a)

The constant change in sea level due to the moon's gravity

b)

The seasonal change in ocean currents

c)

The migration patterns of marine organisms

d)

The change in water temperature in the ocean

93.

What is a characteristic feature of mangrove roots?

a)

They are very short and stubby to resist water currents

b)

Some of their roots curve upward like snorkels while others curve downward like stilts

c)

They are completely submerged underwater to absorb nutrients

d)

They spread out wide on the surface to collect sunlight

94.

Removing mangroves results in coastal areas losing the ability to slow runoff, filter pollutants, and retain soil.

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Increased ability to slow runoff, f
Decreased coastal erosion and impro
Coastal areas lose the ability to s
Improved habitats for marine organi
95.

What are estuaries affected by?

a)

Coastal development, water pollution, habitat alteration, and overfishing

b)

Freshwater influx and saltwater mixing

c)

Kelp forest expansion

d)

Coral reef protection

96.

Match the following descriptions with the correct type of marine life.

a)

A type of coral

1.

Known for building coral reefs

b)

A small marine animal

2.

Can be found in various shapes and sizes in the ocean

c)

A large, brown algae

3.

What is kelp?

d)

A symbiotic algae known as zooxanthellae

4.

Live inside the tissues of coral, providing them with energy

97.

What is a coral reef primarily composed of?

a)

A mass of calcium carbonate from the shells of tiny marine animals known as corals

b)

A collection of various types of kelp

c)

A group of marine mammals

d)

A cluster of saltwater plants