Human Impact on Groundwater and Surface Water

The water that fills lakes and rivers

• groundwater

• surface water

• water table

• saturated zone

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When water cycles back to Earth, some of it is lost as surface runoff. However, a large portion of the water that reaches Earth's surface seeps into the ground. This water is called _?_

• surface water

• groundwater

• runoff

• precipitaiton

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Most water pollution is the result of

• human activities.

• drought.

• volcanic eruptions.

• storms.

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The picture shown is an example of______

• runoff

• point source water pollution

• nonpoint source water pollution

• ground water

If a person dumps oil down the drain by their home (even miles away), it can end up in far away places like a bay or ocean.

• True

• False

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The picture illustrates nonpoint source pollution.

• True

• False

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What is the process by which groundwater becomes surface water?

• Porosity

• Permeability

• Recharge

• Discharge

All bodies of fresh water, salt water, ice, and snow that are found above ground

• Groundwater

• Surface water

• Runoff

• Swimming pool

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Which of the following human activities is most likely to lead to groundwater contamination?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Bird watching

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What is the primary consequence of excessive groundwater extraction?

• Increased surface water levels

• Land subsidence

• Improved water quality

• Increased rainfall

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