Quiz: Groundwater

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Science
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7th Grade
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Lacy Barnett
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10 questions
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1.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Water that fills the cracks and spaces in solid rock is (a) . (b) are layers of impermeable rock in the ground that hold groundwater. The upper level of the saturated zone is called the water (c) . Groundwater is accessed and removed using (d) . Which terms best complete the sentences?
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Ogallala aquifer, as shown on the map, covers a very large area in the central United States. The groundwater was deposited by ancient rivers millions of years ago and is used by farmers to water their crops. The groundwater in the aquifer is not being replenished as quickly as it is being used. Which best describes how human actions can beneficially influence the Ogallala aquifer to keep groundwater access?
Water conservation measures
Drilling more water wells
Making existing wells deeper
Use air sparging
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A chemical spill occurs in a river. Is the groundwater in the watershed affected by the spill?
It is affected because groundwater is where the river runs underground.
It is affected because river water can seep into the ground and recharge the groundwater.
It is not affected because groundwater and river water are not connected.
It is not affected because groundwater is continually filtered by the ground.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A community is providing suggestions for how people can protect groundwater. Which suggestions should they use? Select two answers.
Close up underground fuel tanks
Drill new wells in the area
Pave the unused fields in the area
Reduce watering lawns to every other day
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain how the water table has changed over time using clues in the image.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the changes in the water level shown in the graph from 1991 to 2009. What may have occurred in that time period to cause those changes?
The water level increased steadily from 1991 to 2009 due to increased rainfall.
The water level decreased steadily from 1991 to 2009 due to drought conditions.
The water level remained constant from 1991 to 2009 due to stable weather patterns.
The water level fluctuated significantly from 1991 to 2009 due to seasonal changes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe the changes in the water level shown in the graph from 2009 to 2015. What may have occurred in that time period to cause that trend?
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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