Freshwater Unit Check

What is the primary source of groundwater?

• Precipitation

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Rivers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes macroinvertebrates?

• Vertebrates with large bodies

• Small aquatic organisms without a backbone

• Fish species in large rivers

• Microscopic plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Pollution sensitive macroinvertebrates are known to:

• Tolerate a lot of pollution

• Tolerate a moderate amount of pollution

• Do not tolerate pollution

• Can indicate unhealthy rivers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is one of the main causes of stream erosion?

• Planting trees

• A decrease in rainfall

• More urbanization and land development

• Slow moving water current

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What can benefit local ecosystems by stream restoration?

• Increasing pollution and fertilizer run off

• Reducing biodiversity

• Stabilizing river banks

• Eliminating large fish species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a common method for identifying macroinvertebrates?

• DNA sequencing

• Observing physical characteristics

• Counting vertebrate

• Measuring body temperature

A species which is considered a nuisance species which can cause large scale disruption to ecosystems is considered an ______________ species

What is a significant threat to endangered species in local aquifers?

• Increased rainfall

• More urban development

• Decrease in water pH

• Introduction of native species

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The Edwards Aquifer is regulated in order to save water not just for supply but also to help preserve endangered species native to aquifer habitats

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How does groundwater recharge occur?

• Through evaporation

• Through river drainage

• Through infiltration of rainwater

• Through ocean tides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4