Hydrology Test

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9th Grade
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Kelsey Hunt
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subsurface ocean currents continually circulate from the warm waters near the equator to the colder waters in other parts of the world. What is the main cause of these currents?
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
the rotation of Earth on its axis
movement of the jet stream
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area?
the movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water
the movement of surface water and precipitation through soil and rock
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
the movement of surface water through impermable rock
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the most common way to access freshwater resources?
runoff
digging wells
melting of glaciers
geysers
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A community decides to upgrade its water purification and management systems. What lasting impact could this have on available freshwater?
It could cause a decrease in water demand.
It could cause a decrease in the water levels
It could cause an increase in waterborne diseases.
It could cause an increase in the freshwater supply.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources?
build more roads and highways for cars and trucks
increase the amount of land use to raise cattle
develop more modern coal-powered plants
use more efficient irrigation techniques
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major disadvantage of beach nourishment?
It creates water pollution
It is only a short term solution
It causes beach erosion
It can cause flooding
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process is represent by point 6?
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
Infiltration
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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