Floridan Aquifer Study Guide Quiz

What is the Floridan Aquifer?

• underground rock that contains water

• A type of fish found in Florida

• A type of plant native to Florida

• A famous landmark in Florida

What is the main source of water in the Floridan Aquifer?

• ocean

• lakes

• snowmelt

• rainfall

What is a spring?

• a place where melting glaciers occur

• a place where pollution creates water flow

• a place at the surface, where water naturally flows from underground

• a place where there is groundwater pumping

What is the name of the aquifer in North Florida?

• Jacksonville Aquifer

• Granite Aquifer

• Limestone Aquifer

• Floridan Aquifer

What are the two main threats to the Florida Aquifer?

• pollution and over use of water

• flooding and deforestation

• invasive species and climate change

• drought and erosion

What is the geology of the Floridan Aquifer?

• The Floridan Aquifer is a sandstone formation.

• The Floridan Aquifer is a volcanic rock formation.

• The Floridan Aquifer is a limestone formation.

• The Floridan Aquifer is a granite formation.

What are the natural sources of water in Florida?

• springs, lakes, rivers, and wetlands

• glaciers, icebergs, and snowmelt

• desalination plants, wells, and canals

• oceans, ponds, and reservoirs

How do sinkholes form?

• They form when trees and plants break down the limestone rock.

• They form when people dig holes in limestone.

• They form when acidic water disintegrates underground limestone rock and a hole forms at the surface.

• They form when there are too many cars driving on the limestone rock in a large city.

What is a recharge zone?

• A place where water fills the aquifer back up with water

• A place where water is removed from the aquifer.

• A place where plants and animals live that is near a spring.

• A place where there is a lot of concrete and water cannot fill the aquifer back up with water.

What layer exists, in parts of Florida's ground, that protect the limestone from being disintegrated?

• Soil

• Clay

• Sand

• Grass