Human Impact on Groundwater

Which statement about water pollution is TRUE?

• Pollution only affects surface water.

• Pollution cannot be dissolved in water.

• Pollution affects both surface and groundwater.

• Pollution cannot travel through soil to groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Look at the diagram of a stream with toxic chemicals. The diagram models how toxic runoff can pollute a stream and also...

• create algae blooms.

• produce acid rain.

• pollute the groundwater.

• cause soil erosion.

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Increased human populations can lead to the depletion of of resources within communities. Compared to other communities, which of these resources is MOST likely to be depleted in desert communities?

• gasoline

• water

• oxygen

• minerals

During a period of drought, members of a community may volunteer to water their lawns every other day, rather than daily. The most important benefit of this action is -

• It fertilizes the soil

• It reduces air pollution

• It conserves the groundwater supply

• It adds nitrogen to the soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Human activity above ground can cause pollutants to ________ or seep into the rock layers below the ground and pollute water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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

• A) Planting trees

• B) Using fertilizers in agriculture

• C) Building parks

• D) Installing solar panels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is a common consequence of excessive groundwater extraction?

• A) Increased rainfall

• B) Land subsidence

• C) Improved water quality

• D) Enhanced biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How does urbanization typically affect groundwater recharge?

• A) Increases recharge due to more surface runoff

• B) Decreases recharge due to impervious surfaces

• C) Has no effect on recharge

• D) Increases recharge due to more vegetation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which of the following is a method to prevent groundwater pollution?

• A) Over-irrigation of crops

• B) Proper waste disposal

• C) Increased use of pesticides

• D) Deforestation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the primary reason for the decline in groundwater levels in many regions?

• A) Natural evaporation

• B) Over-extraction for agricultural use

• C) Increased rainfall

• D) Decreased industrial activity

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