Flash Cards Pt 2 Impact of Human Activities on Watershed

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How would converting a concrete parking lot into a public park affect the watershed's groundwater and surface water systems?

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It would be beneficial because it allows natural water infiltration and reduces runoff.

Front

Which activity is considered beneficial for water filtration in a watershed?

Back

Community gardening

Front

Community gardening is beneficial because it promotes natural water filtration and ______ runoff.

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reduces

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Why is Option 2 (Water Recycling) more beneficial for the watershed's water systems?

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Recycling water reduces pressure on both groundwater supplies and surface water sources, as shown by less groundwater withdrawal and more water returned to the watershed.

Front

Using evidence from the diagram, what would likely happen to both groundwater and surface water if these activities continue for 10 years?

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Groundwater levels will drop and surface water will decrease.

Front

What is the primary benefit of converting urban areas into green spaces in terms of water management?

Back

It enhances natural water infiltration and reduces surface runoff.

Front

Which practice is most likely to improve groundwater recharge in a watershed?

Back

Implementing rainwater harvesting systems.

Front

How does the presence of vegetation in urban areas affect the local water cycle?

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It reduces surface runoff and enhances groundwater recharge.

Front

There is nothing we can do to stop water pollution.

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False

Front

What is this showing?

Back

pollution