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Hydrosphere

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When the clouds get too heavy and water falls back to earth

a)

Runoff

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

2.

Water running off the land surface.

a)

Runoff

b)

Precipitation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Sublimation

3.

All the land in which water flows on or under into a major river

a)

Runoff

b)

River Basin

c)

River System

d)

Tributaries

4.

Streams that flow into other streams increasing the size of the stream that it is joining

a)

Tributaries

b)

Watershed

c)

Aquifer

d)

River System

5.

The movement of water through opening of rocks or soil.

a)

Sublimation

b)

Runoff

c)

Water Table

d)

Percolation

6.

The process in which material is worn away by a stream.

a)

Erosion

b)

Alluvil Fan

c)

Meander

d)

Wetland

7.

All the water contained on Earth is called __________.

a)

the hydrosphere

b)

groundwater

c)

surface water

d)

the atmosphere

8.

Currents in the Northern Hemisphere move __________.

a)

counter clockwise

b)

any way they want to

c)

in a zigzag pattern

d)

clockwise

9.

An area of land from which water drains into a water system is called a _____.

a)

water cycle

b)

solvent

c)

aquifer

d)

watershed

10.

A _____ includes the body of water, the surrounding area of land, and its ecosystem.

a)

watershed

b)

water cycle

c)

solvent

d)

aquifer

11.

Pollution can affect a watershed by harming plants and animals many miles away from where it began.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Pollution can affect a watershed by damaging the groundwater supply.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Pollution can affect a watershed by making the water supply dangerous to drink.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Pollution has no affect on watersheds at all.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

____ is the water that can be seen on the surface of the earth.

a)

Surface water

b)

Ground water

c)

An aquifer

d)

The hydrosohere

16.

_____ is the water within the earth.

a)

Surface water

b)

Ground water

c)

The hydrosphere

d)

A watershed

17.

The Hydrosphere is comprised of ___________________

a)

all water on the ground/surface, below ground, and surrounding us in the atmosphere

b)

frozen water of the glaciers and ice caps

c)

the salt water in the oceans

d)

the freshwater found in rivers and streams

18.

The hydrosphere consists of all water in its different forms, solid, liquid, and gas

a)

True

b)

False

19.

__________ of the Earth is covered in water

a)

10%

b)

38%

c)

55%

d)

71%

20.

__________ of Earth's water is salt water and not fit to drink.

a)

20%

b)

58%

c)

75%

d)

97%

21.

_______ of Earth's water is fresh and fit for drinking

a)

3%

b)

33%

c)

58%

d)

98%

22.

Hydro means _______________

a)

snake

b)

water

c)

air

d)

earth

23.

Around _____ of Earth's water is available for us to drink

a)

1%

b)

15%

c)

30%

d)

50%

24.

Water running off the land surface.

a)

Runoff

b)

Precipitation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Sublimation

25.

Streams that flow into other streams increasing the size of the stream that it is joining

a)

Tributaries

b)

Watershed

c)

Aquifer

d)

River System

26.

The movement of water through opening of rocks or soil.

a)

Sublimation

b)

Runoff

c)

Water Table

d)

Percolation

27.

The process in which material is worn away by a stream.

a)

Erosion

b)

Alluvil Fan

c)

Meander

d)

Wetland

28.
Landform D in the diagram below was formed at a divergent boundary (where plates pull apart) as magma seeped up and solidified to form a series of mountains.  What is this landform?
a)
mid-ocean ridge
b)
volcanic island
c)
continental slope
d)
abyssal plain
29.
Which of the following is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?
a)
ocean waves
b)
ocean tides
c)
ocean currents
30.

Based on the map, which statement is the best conclusion?

a)

The majority of Earth's surface is covered in land

b)

The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by mountain ranges.

c)

The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by volcanoes.

d)

The majority of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

31.

If a section of ocean water is saltier and colder than the warmer water around it, what will happen to that saltier, colder water?

a)

It will rise above the rest and float due to less density

b)

It will stay in the spot where it is

c)

It will sink due to higher density

d)

It will float due to the salt's buoyancy

32.

The high and low tides can be experienced due to the gravitational effects of the:

a)

Sun

b)

Sun and Moon

c)

Continents

d)

Magnetic Field

33.

The majority of the hydrosphere is comprised of water in which state of matter?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

34.

Why is the Equator warmest?

a)

Because it is closest to the sun.

b)

Because it receives the most direct sunlight

c)

Because no clouds form here.

d)

Because it is far from the sun

35.

Water that seeps into soil and enters through aquifers is called _____?

a)

Reservoir

b)

Standing Water

c)

Running Water

d)

Groundwater

36.

An artificial lake that stores water.

a)

aquifer

b)

river

c)

reservoir

d)

groundwater

37.

An underground layer of rock or soil that has connected pores, or holes, that water can pass through.

a)

aquifer

b)

reservoir

c)

lake

d)

pond

38.

What is the process of weathered rock moving from one place to another?

a)

deposition

b)

erosion

c)

wind

d)

wetland

39.

The process of eroded material being dropped off in another place is called _______.

a)

erosion

b)

deposition

c)

water cycle

d)

gravity

40.

The process of removing salt from saltwater is called _______.

a)

salinity

b)

deposition

c)

desalination

d)

erosion

41.

Which is Not a cause of erosion?

a)

gravity

b)

wind

c)

running water

d)

sunshine

42.
An area of land that drains into a body of water.
a)
mouth
b)
point-source pollution
c)
watershed
d)
headwaters
43.
How does the amount of water circulating in the water cycle change?
a)
The amount of water remains constant
b)
The amount of water increases each time it rains
c)
he amount of water decreases and then increases each day
d)
The amount of water decreases every time evaporation occurs
44.
All the water on, in , and surrounding the earth
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Hydrosphere
c)
Biosphere
d)
Lithosphere
45.
filled with holes
a)
perturb
b)
porous
c)
limber
d)
stifle
46.

Hydro is a root word meaning what?

a)

Earth

b)

Wind

c)

Water

d)

Fire

47.

An underground layer of water is called an.....

a)

hydroriver

b)

well

c)

river

d)

aquifer

48.

Salt water is usually found....

a)

in lakes and rivers

b)

in aquifers

c)

the ocean

d)

in reservoirs

49.

What is responsibly for the presence of groundwater in an area?

a)

Movement of water from a confined to an unconfined aquifer

b)

Movement of surface water and precipitation through soil and rock

c)

Movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds

d)

Movement of surface water through impermeable rock

50.

Which of the following surfaces would allow the most runoff and least infiltration of water?

a)

Gravel

b)

Cement

c)

Sand

d)

Grass

51.

What might cause water level tables to become deeper over time?

a)

Increase in the amount of precipitation

b)

Increase in water conservation efforts

c)

Decrease in the amount of recharge

d)

Decrease in the amount of runoff

52.

The water table is above the ____________________ zone and below the __________________________ zone.

a)

unsaturated, saturated

b)

saturated, unsaturated

53.

What is the part in the water cycle where water enters the ground through the soil?

a)

Condensation

b)

Infiltration

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

54.

What would happen if precipitation increases within a watershed?

a)

Water table would rise

b)

Some tributaries would disappear

c)

Hillside infiltration would decrease

d)

Boundaries of the watershed would shrink

55.

Flooding might happen if what water cycle process has slowed or stopped completely?

a)

Surface runoff

b)

Groundwater discharge

c)

Evaporation

d)

Infiltration

56.

Water can move through soil because of the soil's _______________________.

a)

Water table

b)

Impermeable layer

c)

Permeability

d)

Porosity

57.

A water well must extend far into the ________________________ to ensure that plenty of water can be pumped to the surface

a)

Saturated zone

b)

Unsaturated zone

c)

Porosity zone

d)

Water table

58.

When does groundwater become surface water?

a)

When the soil at Earth's surface has a high porosity

b)

When the rates of precipitation decrease

c)

When the zone of saturation is lowered

d)

When the water table meets Earth's surface

59.

Which of the following would help conserve the world's freshwater resources?

a)

Increase the amount of land used to raise cattle

b)

Develop more modern coal-powered plants

c)

Build more highways and roads

d)

Use more efficient irrigation techniques for watering farmlands

60.

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes is called...

a)

accumulation

b)

runoff

c)

ground water

d)

surface water

61.

If water can easily move between cracks of a rock, we can say that...

a)

water is permeable

b)

rock is permeable

c)

rock is impermeable

d)

water is impermeable

62.

The amount of space between sediment is called ...

a)

permeability

b)

porosity

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

63.
A substance has a low permeability when:
a)
Water can flow through easily
b)
Water CAN'T Flow through easily
64.

Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?

a)

It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.

b)

It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.

c)

It is available in conditions of drought.

d)

All of the above

65.
An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water?
a)
Reservoir
b)
Aquifer
c)
Groundwater
d)
Watershed
66.

All areas of our planet have equal access to fresh water.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

What is a watershed?

a)

A type of aquifer

b)

A land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, and rivers

c)

A type of well

d)

A method of water purification

68.

Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on groundwater?

a)

Overuse of water

b)

Repairing water leaks

c)

Letting water run

d)

Over watering lawns

69.

What is an aquifer?

a)

A surface water body

b)

A type of water pollution

c)

A natural underground layer of water-bearing rock

d)

A method of irrigation

70.

What is a harmful influence of human activity on surface water?

a)

Proper disposal of waste materials

b)

Minimizing usage and consumption

c)

Water pollution

d)

Recycling

71.

Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on surface water?

a)

Runoff

b)

Fertilizer use

c)

Proper disposal of waste materials

d)

Motor oil disposal

72.

What is the water table?

a)

The top layer of an aquifer

b)

A type of surface water

c)

A method of water conservation

d)

A type of water pollution

73.

Which of the following is a harmful influence of human activity on groundwater?

a)

Xeriscaping

b)

Rain barrels

c)

Overuse of water

d)

Recycling

74.

Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on a watershed?

a)

Over watering lawns

b)

Letting water run

c)

Minimizing usage and consumption

d)

Fertilizer use

75.

How do power plants pollute the water?

a)

It dumps chemical filled barrels into rivers

b)

It releases gas into the air

c)

Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air

d)

All of the above

76.

When chemical mixed water vapor falls down to earth as rain what does it do to ground water?

a)

Soak into the ground and run into a under ground aquifer

b)

Run into a under ground reservoir

c)

All of the above

77.

Which of the following is a beneficial influence of human activity on a watershed?

a)

Over watering lawns

b)

Letting water run

c)

Minimizing usage and consumption

d)

Fertilizer use

78.

Which of the following is a simple procedure to reduce water pollution in a watershed?

a)

Planting trees along riverbanks

b)

Building more factories

c)

Increasing the use of pesticides

d)

Removing vegetation from riverbanks

79.

Explain how human activities can negatively impact groundwater quality.

a)

By increasing the amount of oxygen in the water

b)

By introducing pollutants such as chemicals and waste

c)

By reducing the amount of sunlight reaching the water

d)

By increasing the water temperature

80.

Which human activity is most likely to benefit surface water in a watershed?

a)

Dumping industrial waste into rivers

b)

Implementing sustainable farming practices

c)

Increasing urban development

d)

Using more chemical fertilizers

81.

Analyze the impact of deforestation on a watershed's surface water.

a)

It increases the water's oxygen levels

b)

It reduces the amount of sediment in the water

c)

It increases the risk of flooding and erosion

d)

It improves water quality by removing pollutants

82.

What is one way that urban development can harm groundwater in a watershed?

a)

By increasing the natural filtration of water

b)

By reducing the amount of impervious surfaces

c)

By increasing the amount of pollutants entering the water

d)

By decreasing the amount of water available for human use

83.

Identify a basic concept related to groundwater in a watershed.

a)

Groundwater is always safe to drink

b)

Groundwater is stored in underground aquifers

c)

Groundwater is only found in deserts

d)

Groundwater is not affected by human activities

84.

What is a simple procedure to protect groundwater from contamination?

a)

Dumping waste in landfills

b)

Using pesticides near water sources

c)

Properly disposing of hazardous materials

d)

Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

85.

How does agricultural runoff affect surface water in a watershed?

a)

It increases water clarity

b)

It introduces nutrients and pollutants into the water

c)

It decreases the water temperature

d)

It reduces the amount of sediment in the water

86.

What is one harmful influence of human activity on surface water in a watershed?

a)

Planting native vegetation

b)

Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides

c)

Implementing water conservation practices

d)

Building green infrastructure

87.

Which practice can help reduce the negative impact of human activity on groundwater?

a)

Increasing the use of chemical pesticides

b)

Implementing proper waste disposal methods

c)

Expanding urban areas without planning

d)

Reducing the use of renewable energy sources

88.

Propose a strategy to mitigate the harmful effects of industrial pollution on a watershed.

a)

Increase industrial waste discharge into rivers

b)

Implement stricter regulations and treatment processes

c)

Reduce the use of renewable energy sources

d)

Encourage deforestation near water bodies

89.

Why is it important to maintain healthy watersheds?

a)

They can generate electricity

b)

They support biodiversity

c)

They are a primary source of mineral resources

d)

They increase land value for real estate

90.

Which will most likely happen if lake water becomes polluted by humans?

a)

Animals in the lake will die.

b)

There will be more fish in the lake.

c)

It will change the soil around the lake into pebbles.

d)

The pollution will not hurt the plants or animals in the water.

91.

Layers and areas of rocks below ground where all the cracks and spaces between rocks are full of water is called a(n) ________.

a)

sinkhole

b)

aquifer

c)

dam

d)

dead zone

92.

Most freshwater in Texas is used by ________.

a)

agriculture

b)

manufacturing

c)

people and wildlife

93.

Pollution occurs when people release, dump, leak, spill, or _________ the environment around us.

a)

save

b)

litter

c)

preserve

94.

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?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

95.

Where are you most likely to find a watershed?

a)

In a lake

b)

On a mountain top

c)

At the bottom of a valley

d)

Everywhere

96.

What definition BEST describes a watershed?

a)

An area where water infiltrates the soil

b)

An area where aquatic plants and animals thrive

c)

An area where snow melts and changes into liquid water

d)

An area that collects precipitation and drains it to the lowest point

97.

Which statement about water pollution is TRUE?

a)

Pollution only affects surface water.

b)

Pollution cannot be dissolved in water.

c)

Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

d)

Pollution cannot travel through soil to groundwater.

98.

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?

a)

These chemicals are expensive to produce.

b)

Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

c)

Storage space for these chemicals is limited.

d)

Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.

99.

Aquifer is an area of permeable rock on the land surface that holds groundwater.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Groundwater is recharged when rainwater infiltrates into the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

101.
What is the source of groundwater?
a)
rain, snow, melted glaciers
b)
ocean water
c)
icebergs
d)
water from fossilized animals
102.
An underground layer of permeable rock that holds groundwater which can be extracted by drilling a well.
a)
water table
b)
aquifer
c)
watershed
d)
river
103.
Groundwater is found in permeable rock.  Permeable means…
a)
porous
b)
nothing can pass throughc
c)
caves and caverns
d)
answer not shown
104.

What is the water found in the spaces between rock particles below the Earth's surface?

a)

Surface Water

b)

Runoffs

c)

Groundwater

d)

Water Table

105.

What is the best definition of aquifer?

a)

empty space

b)

a space below the water table

c)

a measure of how well a material absorbs water

d)

an underground layer of permeable (that is, water-bearing) rock

106.

This type of material does not allow water to penetrate through it.

a)

permeable

b)

impermeable

107.

All bodies of fresh water, salt water, ice, and snow that are found above ground

a)

Groundwater

b)

Surface water

c)

Runoff

d)

Swimming pool

108.
An area of permeable layer of rock or soil that holds a large amount of water in the saturated zone is called what?
a)
Aquifer
b)
Spring
c)
Well
d)
Reservoir
109.
Sand is ___________, meaning that water can pass through easily.
a)
Permeable
b)
Impermeable
c)
Solid
d)
Soft
110.
What is the water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers called?
a)
Groundwater
b)
Water Table
c)
Precipitation
d)
Snow
111.
What are sources of water pollution?
a)
Precipitation as Acid rain
b)
Runoff water & Groundwater
c)
Industry & Household waste
d)
All of these
112.

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 -

a)

It fertilizes the soil

b)

It reduces air pollution

c)

It conserves the groundwater supply

d)

It adds nitrogen to the soil

113.
How can pollution in a river in Texas cause problems for fish in the northern Atlantic Ocean?
a)
Fish swim into the ocean from Texas.
b)
Fish can travel through groundwater into the ocean. 
c)
The water in rivers ends up in the oceans.
d)
Ocean water can flow into the river and pick up pollutants. 
114.

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?

a)

Planting trees

b)

Building dams

c)

Dumping industrial waste

d)

Creating wildlife reserves

115.

Describe one way humans depend on ocean systems.

a)

For mining coal

b)

For freshwater supply

c)

For transportation and trade

d)

For growing crops

116.

During a school project, Anika and Daniel researched how overfishing affects ocean systems. What did they find?

a)

It increases biodiversity.

b)

It leads to the depletion of fish populations and disrupts marine ecosystems.

c)

It has no significant impact.

d)

It improves water quality.

117.

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?

a)

Overfishing

b)

Establishing marine protected areas

c)

Increasing carbon emissions

d)

Dumping waste into the ocean

118.

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.

a)

It enhances marine biodiversity.

b)

It can lead to habitat destruction and increased pollution.

c)

It has no impact on ocean systems.

d)

It improves water clarity.

119.

Aquifer is an area of permeable rock on the land surface that holds groundwater.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Which of the following best describes water table?

a)

It is in unsaturated zone.

b)

It is a surface water

c)

it is the top of saturation zone.

d)

It is an aquifer.