Water Movement

Look at the diagram of a stream with toxic chemicals flowing into it.

This diagram models how toxic runoff can pollute a stream and also

• produce acid rain.

• cause soil erosion.

• create algae blooms.

• pollute groundwater.

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In the hydrologic cycle, which process contributes to a decrease in groundwater levels?

• infiltration

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

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The graph shows water table levels in an aquifer changing over a period of time.

Which MOST likely caused the changes observed in the data over time?

• increase in the amount of precipitation

• increase in water conservation efforts

• decrease in the amount of recharge

• decrease in irrigation for farming

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Virginia’s Valley and Ridge province has many limestone and dolomite rock layers. How could the composition of these layers affect the groundwater stored in the aquifer in this province?

• Over time, acidic water could dissolve the rock, creating larger spaces and increasing the volume of groundwater storage.

• Over time, acidic water could dissolve the rock, collapsing spaces and decreasing the volume of groundwater storage.

• Over time, acidic water could leach toxins from the rock, contaminating the water and making it unusable.

• Over time, acidic water could leach ions from the rock, decreasing the pH of the water and making it more drinkable.

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The Great Dismal Swamp is in the Coastal Plain province of Virginia. It has layers of sand, clay, silt, and peaty matter. Which would BEST describe the location of the water table in this swamp?

• high above the surface

• right at the surface

• just below the surface

• deep below the surface

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The diagram below shows a cross section of land. Numbers show four zones in this diagram.

Which set of labels below accurately identifies the zones that are shown?

• 1—groundwater zone; 2—unsaturated zone; 3—water table; 4—surface water

• 1—unsaturated zone; 2—surface water; 3—groundwater zone; 4—water table

• 1—water table; 2—surface water; 3—groundwater zone; 4—unsaturated zone

• 1—unsaturated zone; 2—groundwater zone; 3—water table; 4—surface water

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The figure below shows an area that has two aquifers: a main aquifer and a perched aquifer.

Based on the information shown in the diagram, which term BEST describes layer A?

• porous

• saturated

• impermeable

• purifying

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The figure shows many of the components of a typical watershed.

Which of the following would happen if precipitation increased within the watershed boundary?

• The water table would rise.

• Some tributaries would disappear.

• Hillside infiltration would be reduced.

• Boundaries of the watershed would expand.

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The diagram shows different processes that occur during the water cycle.

Which label identifies the process of runoff?

• Label 1

• Label 2

• Label 3

• Label 4

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A rural, forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time. What would most likely cause potential flooding in the area?

• if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it

• if the water level in the area is below the zone of saturation

• if the ground of the area is already saturated with water

• if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil

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