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groundwater quiz on chapter 10 earth science
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How are caves formed?
porosity of sandstone and limestone
permeability of water through fine-grained materials
dissolution of precipitation and limestone
uplift of limestone and rocks
2
A __occurs where groundwater is discharged at Earth's surface between an aquifer and aquiclude
lake
spring
wetland
well
3
How does water get into the ground?
condensation
precipitation
infiltration
evaporation
4
How is the water of a hot spring heated?
It flows close to an area with volcanic activity
It is heated for no natural reason
It flows in an open area that is heated by solar activity
It is heated from the body of humans
5
What is a characteristic of karst topography?
caves
sink holes
sinking streams
all of the above
6
What is a sinkhole?
explosive hot springs
water that contains calcium, iron, or magnesium
a depression cause by collapse of a cave or dissolution
a natural underground opening with connections to the Earth
7
The depth of the water table below the surface of land ?
varies depending on local climate and topography
is always found at a depth of 3 m
is above the surface of a swamp
is deep below a lake or river
8
What is water called when it has a high concentration of iron,magnesium, or calcium?
soft
a lake
groundwater
hard
9
Why are wetlands so important?
they help form meanders
people like to canoe through them
they filter the polluted water that comes into them
they feed deltas and lakes with nutrients
10
How can pollution in groundwater occur?
all of the above
salt
radon
chemicals
11
List the major threats to our water supply?
pollution
all of the above
subsidence
overuse
12
Which materials would be best suited for the lining of the pond?
clay
gravel
sand
limestone
13
Groundwater is ____% of the world's water supply?
0.009
97.2
2.15
0.31
14
The process of water being added to the water table from precipitation is called?
condensation
recharge
spring
drawdown
15
What are the natural structures hanging from a cave's ceiling?
geysers
travertines
stalactites
stalagmites
