Earth Science: The Water Planet, Book H

Chapter 3: Groundwater Resources

Standardized Test Practice

1
Based on the circle graph, which uses the most amount of groundwater?

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A)mining
B)industrial
C)irrigation
D)thermoelectric
2
According to the circle graph, approximately what percentage of total groundwater is used for public drinking water?

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A)20%
B)60%
C)50%
D)90%
3
Which factor has the greatest influence on the speed at which groundwater flows?
A)permeability
B)depth
C)gravity
D)porosity
4
Why did the US Congress establish the Superfund program in 1980?
A)protection of rare cave systems
B)replenishment of aquifers
C)discovery of new aquifers
D)clean up of hazardous waste sites
5
Which rock is essentially impermeable?
A)limestone
B)sandstone
C)granite
D)siltstone
6
Stalactites and stalagmites may meet and create which formation?
A)dripstone
B)column
C)soda straws
D)cave pearls
7
What is the term that describes the general location of permeable rock?
A)groundwater
B)geyser
C)water table
D)aquifer
8
The diagram below shows which of the following?

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A)point source pollution
B)nonpoint source pollution
C)bioremediation
D)sanitary landfill
9
In order to clean up the groundwater in this area, what must be done first?

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A)Pump the water out, remove pollutants, and return it to the aquifer.
B)Remove the source of pollution.
C)Treat the water in the aquifer.
D)Use living organisms to remove pollutants.
10
How does the process of bioremediation work?
A)Treat the water in the aquifer.
B)Living organisms are used to remove pollutants.
C)Remove the source of pollution.
D)Pump the water out, remove pollutants, and return it to the aquifer.
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