Year 7 JacPlus 10.4 v3

Why are places settled near rivers and lakes?

• Because they have the most wildlife.

• Because they provide access to water.

• Because they have the cleanest air.

Where is groundwater found?

• On the Earth's surface

• Under the Earth's surface

• In the atmosphere

How do settlements in arid (desert) areas often get their water supply?

• From rivers

• From groundwater

• From rainfall

What is the difference between GREEN water and BLUE water?

• Green water is from precipitation stored in soil, while blue water is only from rivers.

• Green water is used in agriculture, while blue water is only used for domestic purposes.

• Green water is sourced from surface or groundwater, while blue water is from precipitation.

How long does water typically stay in the atmosphere before falling back to Earth as precipitation?

• Nine days

• One month

• One year

Where does water spend the longest time in one place?

• Snow

• Rivers

• Antarctic ice sheets

What happens to the land when groundwater is used up too much or too quickly?

• It becomes cleaner.

• It forms underground lakes.

• It can lead to collapse of the land.

How does an aquifer hold water underground?

• They are impermeable underground rocks

• They hold water in large underground caves.

• They work like sponges, holding water in tiny holes between rock particles.

What happens to soil during a drought or long summer without rain?

• It becomes wetter.

• It forms cracks and dries out.

• It absorbs more water from the atmosphere.

What is the name of the largest aquifer in Australia?

• The Great Artesian Basin

• The Major Artesian Basin

• The Great Australian Basin