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When the clouds get too heavy and water falls back to earth
Runoff
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Water running off the land surface.
Runoff
Precipitation
Evaporation
Sublimation
All the land in which water flows on or under into a major river
Runoff
River Basin
River System
Tributaries
Streams that flow into other streams increasing the size of the stream that it is joining
Tributaries
Watershed
Aquifer
River System
The movement of water through opening of rocks or soil.
Sublimation
Runoff
Water Table
Percolation
The process in which material is worn away by a stream.
Erosion
Alluvil Fan
Meander
Wetland
All the water contained on Earth is called __________.
the hydrosphere
groundwater
surface water
the atmosphere
Currents in the Northern Hemisphere move __________.
counter clockwise
any way they want to
in a zigzag pattern
clockwise
An area of land from which water drains into a water system is called a _____.
water cycle
solvent
aquifer
watershed
A _____ includes the body of water, the surrounding area of land, and its ecosystem.
watershed
water cycle
solvent
aquifer
Pollution can affect a watershed by harming plants and animals many miles away from where it began.
True
False
Pollution can affect a watershed by damaging the groundwater supply.
True
False
Pollution can affect a watershed by making the water supply dangerous to drink.
True
False
Pollution has no affect on watersheds at all.
True
False
____ is the water that can be seen on the surface of the earth.
Surface water
Ground water
An aquifer
The hydrosohere
_____ is the water within the earth.
Surface water
Ground water
The hydrosphere
A watershed
The Hydrosphere is comprised of ___________________
all water on the ground/surface, below ground, and surrounding us in the atmosphere
frozen water of the glaciers and ice caps
the salt water in the oceans
the freshwater found in rivers and streams
The hydrosphere consists of all water in its different forms, solid, liquid, and gas
True
False
__________ of the Earth is covered in water
10%
38%
55%
71%
__________ of Earth's water is salt water and not fit to drink.
20%
58%
75%
97%
_______ of Earth's water is fresh and fit for drinking
3%
33%
58%
98%
Hydro means _______________
snake
water
air
earth
Around _____ of Earth's water is available for us to drink
1%
15%
30%
50%
Water running off the land surface.
Runoff
Precipitation
Evaporation
Sublimation
Streams that flow into other streams increasing the size of the stream that it is joining
Tributaries
Watershed
Aquifer
River System
The movement of water through opening of rocks or soil.
Sublimation
Runoff
Water Table
Percolation
The process in which material is worn away by a stream.
Erosion
Alluvil Fan
Meander
Wetland
Based on the map, which statement is the best conclusion?
The majority of Earth's surface is covered in land
The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by mountain ranges.
The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by volcanoes.
The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by water.
If a section of ocean water is saltier and colder than the warmer water around it, what will happen to that saltier, colder water?
It will rise above the rest and float due to less density
It will stay in the spot where it is
It will sink due to higher density
It will float due to the salt's buoyancy
The high and low tides can be experienced due to the gravitational effects of the:
Sun
Sun and Moon
Continents
Magnetic Field
The majority of the hydrosphere is comprised of water in which state of matter?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
Why is the Equator warmest?
Because it is closest to the sun.
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
Because no clouds form here.
Because it is far from the sun
Water that seeps into soil and enters through aquifers is called _____?
Reservoir
Standing Water
Running Water
Groundwater
An artificial lake that stores water.
aquifer
river
reservoir
groundwater
An underground layer of rock or soil that has connected pores, or holes, that water can pass through.
aquifer
reservoir
lake
pond
What is the process of weathered rock moving from one place to another?
deposition
erosion
wind
wetland
The process of eroded material being dropped off in another place is called _______.
erosion
deposition
water cycle
gravity
The process of removing salt from saltwater is called _______.
salinity
deposition
desalination
erosion
Which is Not a cause of erosion?
gravity
wind
running water
sunshine
Hydro is a root word meaning what?
Earth
Wind
Water
Fire
An underground layer of water is called an.....
hydroriver
well
river
aquifer
Salt water is usually found....
in lakes and rivers
in aquifers
the ocean
in reservoirs
What is responsibly for the presence of groundwater in an area?
Movement of water from a confined to an unconfined aquifer
Movement of surface water and precipitation through soil and rock
Movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
Movement of surface water through impermeable rock
Which of the following surfaces would allow the most runoff and least infiltration of water?
Gravel
Cement
Sand
Grass
What might cause water level tables to become deeper over time?
Increase in the amount of precipitation
Increase in water conservation efforts
Decrease in the amount of recharge
Decrease in the amount of runoff
The water table is above the ____________________ zone and below the __________________________ zone.
unsaturated, saturated
saturated, unsaturated
What is the part in the water cycle where water enters the ground through the soil?
Condensation
Infiltration
Precipitation
Transpiration
What would happen if precipitation increases within a watershed?
Water table would rise
Some tributaries would disappear
Hillside infiltration would decrease
Boundaries of the watershed would shrink
Flooding might happen if what water cycle process has slowed or stopped completely?
Surface runoff
Groundwater discharge
Evaporation
Infiltration
Water can move through soil because of the soil's _______________________.
Water table
Impermeable layer
Permeability
Porosity
A water well must extend far into the ________________________ to ensure that plenty of water can be pumped to the surface
Saturated zone
Unsaturated zone
Porosity zone
Water table
When does groundwater become surface water?
When the soil at Earth's surface has a high porosity
When the rates of precipitation decrease
When the zone of saturation is lowered
When the water table meets Earth's surface
Which of the following would help conserve the world's freshwater resources?
Increase the amount of land used to raise cattle
Develop more modern coal-powered plants
Build more highways and roads
Use more efficient irrigation techniques for watering farmlands
Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes is called...
accumulation
runoff
ground water
surface water
If water can easily move between cracks of a rock, we can say that...
water is permeable
rock is permeable
rock is impermeable
water is impermeable
The amount of space between sediment is called ...
permeability
porosity
evaporation
condensation
Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?
It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.
It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.
It is available in conditions of drought.
All of the above
All areas of our planet have equal access to fresh water.
True
False
What is a watershed?
A type of aquifer
A land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers
A type of well
A method of water purification
Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on groundwater?
Overuse of water
Repairing water leaks
Letting water run
Over watering lawns
What is an aquifer?
A surface water body
A type of water pollution
A natural underground layer of water-bearing rock
A method of irrigation
What is a harmful influence of human activity on surface water?
Proper disposal of waste materials
Minimizing usage and consumption
Water pollution
Recycling
Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on surface water?
Runoff
Fertilizer use
Proper disposal of waste materials
Motor oil disposal
What is the water table?
The top layer of an aquifer
A type of surface water
A method of water conservation
A type of water pollution
Which of the following is a harmful influence of human activity on groundwater?
Xeriscaping
Rain barrels
Overuse of water
Recycling
Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on a watershed?
Over watering lawns
Letting water run
Minimizing usage and consumption
Fertilizer use
How do power plants pollute the water?
It dumps chemical filled barrels into rivers
It releases gas into the air
Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air
All of the above
When chemical mixed water vapor falls down to earth as rain what does it do to ground water?
Soak into the ground and run into a under ground aquifer
Run into a under ground reservoir
All of the above
Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on a watershed?
Over watering lawns
Letting water run
Minimizing usage and consumption
Fertilizer use
Which of the following is a simple procedure to reduce water pollution in a watershed?
Planting trees along riverbanks
Building more factories
Increasing the use of pesticides
Removing vegetation from riverbanks
Explain how human activities can negatively impact groundwater quality.
By increasing the amount of oxygen in the water
By introducing pollutants such as chemicals and waste
By reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water
By increasing the water temperature
Which human activity is most likely to benefit surface water in a watershed?
Dumping industrial waste into rivers
Implementing sustainable farming practices
Increasing urban development
Using more chemical fertilizers
Analyze the impact of deforestation on a watershed's surface water.
It increases the water's oxygen levels
It reduces the amount of sediment in the water
It increases the risk of flooding and erosion
It improves water quality by removing pollutants
What is one way that urban development can harm groundwater in a watershed?
By increasing the natural filtration of water
By reducing the amount of impervious surfaces
By increasing the amount of pollutants entering the water
By decreasing the amount of water available for human use
Identify a basic concept related to groundwater in a watershed.
Groundwater is always safe to drink
Groundwater is stored in underground aquifers
Groundwater is only found in deserts
Groundwater is not affected by human activities
What is a simple procedure to protect groundwater from contamination?
Dumping waste in landfills
Using pesticides near water sources
Properly disposing of hazardous materials
Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers
How does agricultural runoff affect surface water in a watershed?
It increases water clarity
It introduces nutrients and pollutants into the water
It decreases the water temperature
It reduces the amount of sediment in the water
What is one harmful influence of human activity on surface water in a watershed?
Planting native vegetation
Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides
Implementing water conservation practices
Building green infrastructure
Which practice can help reduce the negative impact of human activity on groundwater?
Increasing the use of chemical pesticides
Implementing proper waste disposal methods
Expanding urban areas without planning
Reducing the use of renewable energy sources
Propose a strategy to mitigate the harmful effects of industrial pollution on a watershed.
Increase industrial waste discharge into rivers
Implement stricter regulations and treatment processes
Reduce the use of renewable energy sources
Encourage deforestation near water bodies
Why is it important to maintain healthy watersheds?
They can generate electricity
They support biodiversity
They are a primary source of mineral resources
They increase land value for real estate
Which will most likely happen if lake water becomes polluted by humans?
Animals in the lake will die.
There will be more fish in the lake.
It will change the soil around the lake into pebbles.
The pollution will not hurt the plants or animals in the water.
Layers and areas of rocks below ground where all the cracks and spaces between rocks are full of water is called a(n) ________.
sinkhole
aquifer
dam
dead zone
Most freshwater in Texas is used by ________.
agriculture
manufacturing
people and wildlife
Pollution occurs when people release, dump, leak, spill, or _________ the environment around us.
save
litter
preserve
Look closely at the map of the watershed below. If water enters the watershed at the top of the mountain where the arrow is pointing, at which point will it stop draining?
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D
Where are you most likely to find a watershed?
In a lake
On a mountain top
At the bottom of a valley
Everywhere
What definition BEST describes a watershed?
An area where water infiltrates the soil
An area where aquatic plants and animals thrive
An area where snow melts and changes into liquid water
An area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point
Which statement about water pollution is TRUE?
Pollution only affects surface water.
Pollution cannot be dissolved in water.
Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.
Pollution cannot travel through soil to groundwater.
The use of pesticides and fertilizers is carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemical on the environment?
These chemicals are expensive to produce.
Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.
Storage space for these chemicals is limited.
Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.
Aquifer is an area of permeable rock on the land surface that holds groundwater.
True
False
Groundwater is recharged when rainwater infiltrates into the ground.
True
False
What is the water found in the spaces between rock particles below the Earth's surface?
Surface Water
Runoffs
Groundwater
Water Table
What is the best definition of aquifer?
empty space
a space below the water table
a measure of how well a material absorbs water
an underground layer of permeable (that is, water-bearing) rock
This type of material does not allow water to penetrate through it.
permeable
impermeable
All bodies of fresh water, salt water, ice, and snow that are found above ground
Groundwater
Surface water
Runoff
Swimming pool
During a period of drought, members of a community may volunteer to water their lawns every other day, rather than daily. The most important benefit of this action is -
It fertilizes the soil
It reduces air pollution
It conserves the groundwater supply
It adds nitrogen to the soil
Maya and Aiden are studying the impact of human activities on their local watershed. What is one way these activities can negatively impact surface water?
Planting trees
Building dams
Dumping industrial waste
Creating wildlife reserves
Describe one way humans depend on ocean systems.
For mining coal
For freshwater supply
For transportation and trade
For growing crops
During a school project, Anika and Daniel researched how overfishing affects ocean systems. What did they find?
It increases biodiversity.
It leads to the depletion of fish populations and disrupts marine ecosystems.
It has no significant impact.
It improves water quality.
Grace and her friends are working on a school project about environmental conservation. Which of the following is a human activity that can help protect ocean systems?
Overfishing
Establishing marine protected areas
Increasing carbon emissions
Dumping waste into the ocean
Zoe and Luna are studying the impact of coastal development on ocean systems for their environmental science project. Explain the impact of coastal development on ocean systems.
It enhances marine biodiversity.
It can lead to habitat destruction and increased pollution.
It has no impact on ocean systems.
It improves water clarity.
Aquifer is an area of permeable rock on the land surface that holds groundwater.
True
False
Which of the following best describes water table?
It is in unsaturated zone.
It is a surface water
it is the top of saturation zone.
It is an aquifer.
