WATERY PLANET Mystery 2

How does the water cycle affect underground water sources?

• The water cycle helps replenish aquifers through precipitation.

• The water cycle causes underground water to evaporate completely.

• The water cycle has no effect on underground water sources.

• The water cycle only affects surface water bodies.

How does water get underground?

• Water from rain seeps through soil and small pieces of rock.

• Water is pumped underground by machines.

• Water flows into underground rivers from lakes.

• Water evaporates and condenses underground.

What is an aquifer?

• A type of fish found in freshwater

• A layer of underground rock that can hold water.

• A method of irrigation used in agriculture

• A geological formation that contains oil

What happens to rainwater that falls on the ground?

• It evaporates immediately into the atmosphere.

• It flows into rivers and lakes without affecting the soil.

• It seeps into the soil and can replenish underground water sources.

• It causes flooding in urban areas.

Why might people need to use groundwater?

• They may live in areas without nearby rivers or lakes.

• They prefer the taste of groundwater over surface water.

• Groundwater is always cleaner than surface water.

• They want to avoid using rainwater for irrigation.

Where do people most likely live if they rely on groundwater?

• Near rivers and lakes

• In urban areas with high population density

• Far away from rivers and lakes

• In coastal regions

How does a man-made pond typically get filled with water?

• It is filled up automatically by water in the ground.

• It is filled by rainwater only.

• It is filled by manually adding water from a hose.

• It is filled by nearby rivers flooding.

What is the term for ground that has water under the surface?

• Aquifer

• Reservoir

• Wetland

• Pond

What is the importance of groundwater?

• Groundwater is a crucial source of water for drinking and irrigation.

• Groundwater is primarily used for industrial purposes.

• Groundwater is not a significant source of water.

• Groundwater is mainly used for recreational activities.

What happens to water in underground caves?

• They can fill up with water from rain or nearby water sources.

• They evaporate completely due to heat.

• They freeze and form ice stalactites.

• They become contaminated and undrinkable.