Recharge Sources and Rates Quiz

What is the main recharge source for surface water like ponds and lakes?

• Local rainfall

• Direct precipitation, runoff

• Very limited modern recharge

• Minimal current recharge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which factor affects the recharge rate of shallow wells?

• Rainfall, evaporation, soil type

• Rock composition, distance from surface

• Soil permeability, local precipitation, vegetation cover

• Sealed geological formations

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How long does it typically take for intermediate groundwater to recharge?

• Hours to days

• Days to months

• Months to decades

• Centuries to millennia

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is a major factor affecting the recharge rate of deep aquifers?

• Soil permeability

• Rock composition

• Geological barriers

• Rainfall

What is the main recharge source for shallow wells?

• Direct precipitation

• Local rainfall, surface water

• Very limited modern recharge

• Minimal current recharge

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which factor affects the recharge rate of intermediate groundwater?

• Rainfall, evaporation, soil type

• Rock composition, distance from surface, land use

• Soil permeability, local precipitation

• Sealed geological formations

What is the typical depth range for shallow wells?

• 0-50 feet

• 20-500 feet

• 100-1000 feet

• 500-3000+ feet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the main recharge source for deep aquifers?

• Direct precipitation

• Local rainfall

• Very limited modern recharge

• Minimal current recharge

Which water source has a recharge time of hours to days?

• Surface water

• Shallow wells

• Intermediate groundwater

• Deep aquifers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which factor affects the recharge rate of ancient aquifers?

• Rainfall, evaporation, soil type

• Rock composition, distance from surface

• Sealed geological formations, modern climate mismatch

• Soil permeability, local precipitation