WorksheetsAC1.2 Water on Earth Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What type of rock, when water is filtered through it, results in very soft water?
Granite
Limestone
Sandstone
Basalt
Which type of hard water cannot be softened by boiling?
Temporarily hard water
Permanently hard water
Soft water
Distilled water
What is the source of water for a land spring?
Confined aquifer
Unconfined aquifer
Deep well
Impervious strata
Which type of aquifer is directly open to the surface?
Confined aquifer
Unconfined aquifer
Pervious strata
Impervious strata
What is the role of impervious strata in an aquifer system?
It stores water.
It prevents water flow.
It filters water.
It increases water pressure.
What is the primary difference between a deep well and a shallow well?
Depth of water source
Type of water
Location of well
Size of well
How are shallow wells typically dug?
By machine
By hand
Using explosives
With a drill
What is the primary method of extraction for water in bore holes?
Natural springs
Drilling through the Earth's surface
Collecting rainwater
Using water pumps
Where do rivers usually begin their life?
At the sea
As small streams on high ground
In large lakes
In urban areas
What is a common use for the limited amounts of water from canals?
Drinking
Agricultural and industrial processes
Swimming
Fishing
