Aurora Water Pre Test

How much of the earth's surface is covered by ocean?

• 50%

• 30%

• 71%

• 20%

How much of the earth's water is drinkable?

• 50%

• 70%

• 5%

• 1%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which 3 river basins does Aurora's water come from?

• Colorado, Rio Grande, Animas

• Colorado, Gunnison, Rio Grande

• Colorado, South Platte, Arkansas

What is a Drought?

• a period of extremely dry weather

• a decrease in precipitation

• a time in which we have less renewable water supplies

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is water-wise landscaping?

• Taking all of the grass out of your yard

• Using plants in your yard that use less water

• Only using rocks in your yard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the largest single indoor water-using device in the average home?

• Dishwasher

• Kitchen Sink

• Toilet

What is a watershed?

• A shed that stores water

• An area of land that drains rain and snow to a particular waterway

• The water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is a reservoir?

• A man-make place where water is collected and stored

• A place for boating and recreation

• A place where drinking water is stored

• All of the above

What is Non-Point Source water pollution?

• Pollution that comes from one source

• Pollution that comes from many sources

Which of the following is an example of Non-Point Source Pollution?

• Oil

• Pet Waste

• Fertilizer

• Garbage