Understanding Surface Water Dynamics

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Identify the factor that most significantly affects the rate of surface runoff in an area.

• Soil type

• Air temperature

• Wind speed

• Cloud cover

Explain how urbanization can impact surface runoff and streamflow in a watershed.

• Urbanization increases vegetation, reducing runoff.

• Urbanization decreases impervious surfaces, increasing infiltration.

• Urbanization increases impervious surfaces, leading to higher runoff and streamflow.

• Urbanization has no impact on surface runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument is commonly used to measure the flow rate of a stream?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Flow meter

• Thermometer

Describe the relationship between stream discharge and potential flooding in a floodplain.

• Higher discharge decreases the risk of flooding.

• Higher discharge increases the risk of flooding.

• Discharge has no effect on flooding.

• Lower discharge increases the risk of flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary difference between suspended load and bed load in a stream system?

• Suspended load consists of larger particles than bed load.

• Bed load is carried in the water column, while suspended load rolls along the bottom.

• Suspended load is carried in the water column, while bed load rolls along the bottom.

• Bed load consists of dissolved minerals, while suspended load consists of organic matter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes a floodplain?

• A dry area that never experiences flooding

• A flat area adjacent to a river, prone to flooding

• A mountainous region with high elevation

• A desert area with little to no water

Heavy accumulations of excess water from large regional drainage systems can result in downstream flood.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Discuss the strategic importance of flood monitoring systems in urban planning.

• They help in predicting weather patterns.

• They are used to measure air quality.

• They provide data to prevent and mitigate flood damage.

• They are primarily for agricultural use.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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