ES M7-3: Groundwater

What is an aquifer?

• A type of rock that does not allow water to pass through

• A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater

• A layer of soil that is always dry

• A type of plant that grows in water

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The depth of the water table in stream valleys is close to Earth's surface.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a common source of groundwater pollution?

• Natural springs

• Industrial waste

• Rainwater

• Evaporation

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Explain how recharge areas contribute to the groundwater system.

• They are areas where groundwater is extracted for use.

• They are areas where surface water infiltrates the ground to replenish an aquifer.

• They are areas where groundwater is permanently stored.

• They are areas where groundwater is naturally filtered.

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What is the primary purpose of groundwater management?

• To increase the amount of groundwater available

• To ensure sustainable use and protection of groundwater resources

• To eliminate all groundwater usage

• To convert groundwater into surface water

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How does precipitation affect groundwater levels?

• It decreases groundwater levels by increasing evaporation.

• It has no effect on groundwater levels.

• It increases groundwater levels by replenishing aquifers.

• It only affects surface water, not groundwater.

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Describe the zone of saturation in the context of groundwater.

• The area above the water table where soil is completely dry

• The area below the water table where all pores are filled with water

• The area where water is evaporating from the soil

• The area where water is being absorbed by plant roots

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The flow velocity of groundwater depends on the height of the water table.

• True

• False

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What factors influence groundwater movement?

• Gravity and the permeability of the aquifer

• Temperature and humidity

• Wind speed and direction

• The presence of aquatic life

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How do springs form in relation to groundwater?

• When groundwater is heated by geothermal activity

• When groundwater flows naturally to the Earth's surface

• When rainwater collects in a low-lying area

• When surface water evaporates and condenses underground

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