Groundwater Movement

What percentage of the Earth's freshwater is found underground?

• 96%

• 4%

• 50%

• 75%

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How does groundwater movement compare to surface water movement?

• Groundwater moves much more slowly than surface water.

• Groundwater moves at the same speed as surface water.

• Groundwater moves much faster than surface water.

• Groundwater does not move.

What is the main factor that affects the speed of groundwater movement?

• Permeability of the material

• Temperature of the water

• Amount of rainfall

• Depth of the water table

Which materials allow groundwater to move quickly?

• Sand and gravel

• Shale and clay

• Silt and mud

• Rock and stone

What happens when groundwater reaches an impermeable material?

• It begins to flow sideways.

• It stops moving completely.

• It evaporates.

• It moves faster.

What is an aquifer?

• A permeable layer that stores groundwater

• A type of impermeable rock

• A man-made water system

• A type of well

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What is a characteristic of an artesian well?

• Water comes to the surface without a pump.

• It requires a pump to bring water to the surface.

• It is found only in rural areas.

• It is a type of aquifer.

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