Humans and the Hydrosphere

Humans and the Hydrosphere

5th Grade

15 Qs

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Humans and the Hydrosphere

Humans and the Hydrosphere

Assessment

Quiz

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-3

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As the population in a region grows, the demand for water also increases. What is a possible consequence for the water resources?

Water will become more abundant because more people are using it.

Other species will have to compete more with humans for water.

Water quality will improve due to higher demand for clean water.

Water will become a non-renewable resource and run out quickly.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In science class, students learn about dead zones in the ocean. Dead zones are areas that form when excess nutrients enter the ocean, leading to oxygen depletion.

Which explanation BEST describes the human industry most impacted by this?

Tourism is affected because dead zones make coastal waters less attractive.

Without adequate oxygen commercial fishing is affected because fish cannot survive.

Marine transportation is affected because dead zones alter shipping routes.

Offshore oil drilling is affected because the drilling platform requires oxygen-rich water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following actions are solutions in conserving water?

oil seeps into groundwater.

Fixing leaks promptly.

Using a hose to clean driveways.

Installing low-flow showerheads.

living organisms drink water to survive.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What human activity can result in the presence of hazardous metals in drinking water?

Ore mining activities

Agricultural runoff

Household cleaning products

Deforestation

removing fish from the water source

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What human action can lead to organic substances contaminating surface water?

mining activities near water bodies

deforestation for urban development

application of fertilizers in agriculture

discharge of industrial chemicals

increasing carbon levels in water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the possible impacts of fertilizer runoff into bodies of water?

Increased biodiversity

Harmful algae blooms, blocking sunlight for other organisms

Decreased water temperature

Enhanced water quality

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement BEST explains how excessive algae blooms impact the stability of the ocean system?

Excessive algae blooms can deplete oxygen levels in the water through decomposition of the algae, leading to low oxygen levels and negatively impacting marine life.

Algae blooms have no impact on the stability of the ocean system.

Excessive algae blooms increase oxygen levels in the water, benefiting marine life.

Algae blooms lead to a decrease in hydrogen in the water, affecting marine ecosystems.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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