Hydrology Reviews Quiz

Water is a very cohesive substance. This means that water particles

• are repelled by other water particles.

• are repelled by other types of particles.

• are attracted to other types of particles.

• are attracted to other water particles.

Coral reefs are found in warm, shallow areas of the ocean. They are some of the most biologically-rich ecosystems in the world, supporting thousands of different species of fish, coral, sponges, and more. This information supports which of the following statements?

• The Atlantic Ocean does not have any coral reefs.

• The ocean is a major reservoir of life forms.

• Coral reefs do not contribute a great deal to Earth's biodiversity.

• Marine fish are only able to live in coral reef ecosystems.

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Deep ocean technology has allowed scientists to discover and study organisms living near deep-sea vents. Unlike surface organisms, these organisms survive on a food web based on chemosynthesis instead of photosynthesis. Deep-sea vent organisms live in complete darkness under extreme pressure. What are deep-sea vent organisms evidence of?

• the harm pollution can do to marine ecosystems

• the ability of plants to survive without light

• the rich diversity of marine life

• a source of light other than sunlight on the ocean floor

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What reservoir contains 97% of earth's water?

• A glacier

• The ocean

• A freshwater lake

• Groundwater

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How could a scientist best investigate whether a certain pesticide that is harmful to fish is being carried into the water supply?

• Test samples of the rain water that falls at a farm that uses the pesticide.

• Take a survey to find out whether people think that their water is safe.

• Test samples of water in rivers and lakes near farms that use the pesticide.

• Count the number of fish that have died near farms that use the pesticide.

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Water is an adhesive substance. This means that water particles

• Are repelled by other types of particles.

• Are attracted to other water particles.

• Are repelled by other water particles.

• Are attracted to other types of particles.

Which of the following best describes why estuaries are important resources? (Choose all that apply)

• Estuaries protect and provide food for young aquatic life

• Estuaries provide most of the world's metals

• Estuaries are one of the most productive ecosystems

• Estuaries are rich in fossil fuels

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Groundwater that soaks into the ground is sometimes stored in underground layers. These underground layers can be used as water sources. Humans extract this water by digging, driving, boring, or drilling wells into the ground and then pumping the water out. What are these underground water storage areas called?

• deltas

• aquifers

• drainage basins

• watersheds

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Which of these would improve the water quality in a watershed?

• erosion of more topsoil

• destruction of wetlands

• use of more fertilizer

• reduction in pesticide use

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Which of the following is the best example of a food chain in a marine ecosystem?

• phytoplankton → mussels → otters → tuna fish → octopus

• orca whale → seals → algae → salmon

• algae → phytoplankton → shark → crab

• phytoplankton → krill → herring → mackerel → shark

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