Midterm 1 Surface and Groundwater quiz 6

What is the primary source of surface water?

• Rivers and streams

• Oceans and seas

• Groundwater aquifers

• Lakes and ponds

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of groundwater?

• It is found in aquifers

• It is affected by seasons and weather conditions

• It can be accessed through wells

• It contributes to the flow of rivers and streams

The process by which water moves through tiny spaces in soil or rock is called:

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?

• Agricultural runoff

• Oil spill from a tanker

• Overflow from a wastewater treatment plant

• Acid rain

What is the main cause of groundwater pollution?

• Industrial waste

• Agricultural activities

• Urban development

• Natural processes

What is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater to make it usable for drinking and irrigation?

• Desalination

• Filtration

• Chlorination

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a confined aquifer?

• It is located near the surface

• It is recharged by rainwater

• It is separated from the surface by an impermeable layer

• It has a high rate of flow

What is the term for the process of converting water from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Melting

Which of the following activities can help conserve groundwater?

• Watering lawns during the hottest part of the day

• Fixing leaky faucets and pipes

• Taking long showers

• Using a hose to clean driveways

In which layer of Earth's crust is groundwater typically found?

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Mesosphere

• Hydrosphere