Quiz about Rivers and Groundwater

Question 1

Use the diagram that shows a river basin with three parts labeled X, Y, and Z to answer the question. What process is occurring at the location labeled Z?

Accepted Answer

infiltration

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condensation

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evaporation

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transpiration

Question 2

Which weather term is considered a form of precipitation?

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sleet

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dew

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fog

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frost

Question 3

The diagram represents the water cycle. Which labeled process represents transpiration?

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process C

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process A

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process B

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process D

Question 4

The flow chart represents the water cycle.What is the next phase in the water cycle as indicated by the question mark?

evaporation-------condensation------

precipitation-----runoff------ ?

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evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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run-off

Question 5

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

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over the desert

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over the ocean

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over the mountains

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over the rainforest

Question 6

Water forms on the outside of a glass of iced tea on a hot day. What process causes the water to form?

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condensation

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evaporation

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precipitation

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transpiration

Question 7

Which statement is true about a watershed?

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It drains water into lakes and rivers

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It is used to store rainwater.

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It is surrounded by water on all sides.

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It is an underground reservoir of freshwater.

Question 8

When does groundwater become surface water?

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when the water table intersects with the surface of the soil

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when artificial ponds are created

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when topsoil vegetation increases

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when the top soil layers become more porous

Question 9

Which statement is true about both groundwater and surface water?

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Rainwater forms both the groundwater and the surface water.

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The groundwater and the surface water together form a drainage basin.

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The water levels of both the groundwater and the surface water stay stable.

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Both the groundwater and the surface water are purified as they soak through the soil layers.

Question 10

On Earth, what process generates most of the water vapor?

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evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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transpiration

Question 11

Scientific studies state that most of the water (97%) found on Earth is saltwater. The remaining 3% is fresh water, of which, approximately 77% is frozen. Based on this information, what can be inferred?

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Most of the water available on Earth is located in oceans.

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Freshwater forms most of Earth's water.

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Most of the water available on Earth is in a frozen state

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Water found in Earth's oceans is potable/drinkable.

Question 12

Study the diagram showing a cross section of the ground.Which term would best describe the area labeled Y?

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zone of saturation

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divide

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watershed

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zone of aeration

Question 13

Precipitation that does not permeate the ground runs off the surface quickly. It forms small streams that widen and become longer. Where does the water from these streams drain?

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rivers

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aquifers

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springs

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wells

Question 14

The table shows an estimate of the distribution of a portion of global water sources.Based on the table, approximately what percentage of water available on Earth is saline (salt water)?

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97.436%

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0.930%

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0.936%

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96.500%

Question 15

Review the diagram showing underground layers and wells.Which well is most likely to pump water?

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2

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1

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3

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4

Question 16

What is the mostimportant factor in influencing the rate of groundwater movement in an aquifer?

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the permeability of the soil or rock in the aquifer

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the location of the water table

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the number of bio-indicators

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the amount of pollutants in the aquifer

Question 17

A gardener was digging a hole to plant a tree after a day of heavy rain. She found that the soil was wet even after digging half a meter down. What category best describes the water present in the wet soil?

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groundwater

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biological water

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saline water

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surface water

Question 18

What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is an underground layer of permeable rock that holds water, allowing it to be used as a source of drinking water.

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An aquifer is an above-ground layer of impermeable rock that holds water underground under pressure, causing geysers.

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An aquifer is an above-ground layer of permeable rock that holds water, allowing it to be used as a source of drinking water.

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An aquifer is an underground layer of impermeable rock that forces water to the surface, causing floods.

Question 19

Students in a science class are planning to make a rain garden near their school. A rain garden is constructed by digging a shallow hole and planting vegetation. Benefits of a rain garden include preserving clean rainwater, creating habitats, and preventing local flooding and pollution of ecosystems.

What procedure should the class use to select the best location for the rain garden?

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Examine the hills and slope of the ground around the school, and place the rain garden at the bottom of the hills where rain collects.

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Set up several rain gauges in the field around the school, and place the rain garden where the most rain falls.

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Collect soil samples from around the school, and place the rain garden in the location where the soil has the most rocks.

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Map out the locations of plant life around the school, and place the rain garden away from other plants.

Question 20

The image shows various groundwater zones.

In what zone will groundwater completely fill all the pores in the soil?

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Zone D

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Zone A

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Zone B

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Zone C

Question 21

The diagram shows the distribution of total global water and freshwater on Earth.What can be concluded from the diagram?

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Most of the water available on Earth is not drinkable.

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Most of the freshwater on Earth is in the oceans.

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Most of the water available on Earth is freshwater.

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Most of the groundwater is in the form of salt water.

Question 22

Which factor would best explain why the amount of water in an aquifer would decrease?

Accepted Answer

more people using water from the aquifer

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higher amounts of precipitation in an area around the aquifer

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water restrictions on groundwater use near the aquifer

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an increase in the percolation of water above the aquifer

Question 23

Which statement best describes the hydrosphere?

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It includes water on the Earth's surface, underground, and in the atmosphere

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It includes only the water on the Earth's surface.

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It includes only freshwater on the Earth's surface.

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It includes fresh and salt water on the Earth's surface and underground.

Question 24

What effect does precipitation have on the water table?

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Precipitation causes the water table to rise.

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Precipitation causes the water table to lower.

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Precipitation has no effect on the water table.

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Precipitation keeps the water table at a constant level.

Question 25

What is the source of energy for the Earth's water cycle?

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Sun's radiation

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ocean currents

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trade and prevailing winds

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Moon's gravitational attraction

Question 26

Bella performs an experiment to study transpiration in the water cycle. She takes a plant cutting, pulls the plant stem down through a hole in a piece of cardboard, and seals the hole. The lower end of the stem is dipped in water, and the top part of the plant is covered with a clear plastic cup, as shown.After leaving the plant in a closet for one day, Bella finds a few water droplets on the inner walls of the plastic cup. How should Bella change the experimental design so that more water droplets are formed in the same amount of time?

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Place the setup in direct sunlight.

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Add more water to the bottom cup.

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Make holes in the plastic cup that covers the plant.

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Reduce the length of the plant covered by the plastic cup.

Question 27

Harry fills a plastic cup three-fourths full with water and covers the mouth of the cup tightly with plastic wrap. Harry then makes three holes in the plastic wrap and places the setup near the window. After an hour, the water level in the cup is lower.

What part of the water cycle is responsible for the change?

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evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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transpiration

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