Human Impact on Watershed

What is one way to reduce the impact of agricultural runoff on watersheds?

• Increase the use of pesticides

• Practice crop rotation

• Remove all vegetation near water bodies

• Increase the size of livestock farms

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Which of the following is a harmful effect of human activity on surface water?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced pollution levels

• Habitat destruction

• Improved water quality

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What is a benefit of practicing water conservation in a watershed?

• It increases water waste.

• It helps maintain water levels during droughts.

• It leads to more frequent flooding.

• It decreases the availability of clean water.

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What role do wetlands play in a watershed?

• They increase soil erosion.

• They act as natural water filters.

• They decrease water storage capacity.

• They promote urban sprawl.

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Why is wetland restoration important for water quality?

• It increases the amount of pollutants in the water.

• It provides habitats for invasive species.

• It helps trap sediments and nutrients.

• It reduces the amount of water available.

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How do the industrial, agricultural, and residential activities of humans most likely affect the groundwater in the area

• The activities prevent most of the water from evaporating into the atmosphere.

• Pollutants from the activities percolate through the soil and enter the water table.

• The activities replace the groundwater used.

• All of the above

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Wastes produced by agriculture, households, industry, mining, and other human activities can end up in ______________.

• groundwater

• streams and rivers

• oceans

• All of these choices

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What occurs when used engine oil is poured into the pit in the ground?

• The oil remains sealed in the small disposal pit and does not affect the groundwater.

• The oil seeps through the soil until it leaks into the groundwater

• The oil seeps through the soil but stops before it reaches the groundwater

• The oil creates a barrier in Mrs. Dyess' room

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Fertilizer can seep through the ground to reach groundwater, what effect can it have?

• Fertilizer can cause groundwater to reverse flow

• Fertilizer can cause groundwater to freeze

• Fertilizer can cause groundwater to become undrinkable

• It will seep into the school

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The use of pesticides and fertilizers is carefully monitored because of the effect they can have on the environment. Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the use of these chemical on the environment?

• Runoff carries these chemicals into lakes and streams.

• Theses chemicals cannot be purchased in large bulk.

• 
  These chemicals are expensive to produce.
  

• Storage space for these chemicals is limited.

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