Groundwater Quiz

Which material allows water to pass through it most easily?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

• Gravel

Which material has the smallest particle size?

• Gravel

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

What is the purpose of comparing gravel, sand, silt, and clay in the context of groundwater?

• To determine their market value

• To understand their role in art and sculpture

• To identify features associated with groundwater

• To compare their weight

What percentage of Earth's water is contained in the oceans?

• 3%

• 97%

• 70%

• 30%

What is the term used to describe all water on Earth?

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

Which of the following is considered one of Earth's most important renewable resources?

• Oil

• Coal

• Freshwater

• Natural Gas

Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater held?

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Landmasses such as glaciers and rivers

• Underground oil reserves

According to Table 10-1, which location has the largest volume of water?

• Oceans

• Groundwater

• Ice caps and glaciers

• Lakes (freshwater)

As per Table 10-1, which location's water has the longest estimated average residence time?

• Oceans

• Atmosphere

• Groundwater

• Ice caps and glaciers

What percentage of the Earth's water resources is represented by oceans according to the diagram?

• 97.2%

• 2.2%

• 0.3%

• 0.0%