Lakes and Ponds

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Science
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5th Grade
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Jacob Wise
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are lakes and ponds?
Bodies of water surrounded by land on all sides
Bodies of water surrounded by water on all sides
Bodies of water surrounded by mountains on all sides
Bodies of water surrounded by trees on all sides
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are lakes and ponds formed?
Glaciers carving a basin
Earthquakes or volcanoes
Twisting rivers or oxbow lakes
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between lakes and ponds?
Lakes are bigger and deeper than ponds
Ponds are bigger and deeper than lakes
Lakes have more plants and animals than ponds
Ponds have more plants and animals than lakes
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of water for lakes and ponds?
Rainwater
Underground aquifers
Rivers and streams
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does water flow into lakes and ponds?
Gravity pulls water down into depressions or low basins
Water is carried by glaciers
Water is brought by meteorites
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of dams in creating lakes and ponds?
To provide water for irrigation
To generate electricity
To create recreational areas
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does pollution affect lakes and ponds?
Pesticides from crops can contaminate the water
Fertilizers from lawns can cause excessive plant growth
Air pollution can lead to acid rain
All of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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