Water Unit Test

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the hydrologic cycle also known as?
The nitrogen cycle
The water cycle
The carbon cycle
The soil cycle
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What defines the water table?
The surface of a river
The depth at which soil is saturated with water
The level of groundwater in aquifers
The boundary between wetlands and dry land
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following describes an aquifer?
A layer of impermeable rock
A layer of saturated, permeable rock
A water source above the water table
A type of wetland
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Freshwater is densest at (a) degrees Celsius.
4
3
5
2
0
1
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What 2 important nutrients are tested for in a body of water?
nitrates and phosphates
dissolved oxygen and pH
CO2 and O2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When determining water quality, what measurements should you test? Select all that are correct.
Temperature
pH
Turbidity
Salinity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an aquitard?
A body of water above the surface
An impermeable layer that prevents water flow
A type of spring
A well for pumping water
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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