Groundwater

Question 1

The image shows a cross-section of a landscape.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4

Question 2

A scientist observes hot water erupting from a vent in the Earth. What most likely caused the water to rise and erupt from the vent?

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The water was heated by magma or hot rocks.

Question 3

Which would allow humans to access groundwater?

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a well drilled into an aquifer

Question 4

A farmer dug a well but did not find any water.Which most likely explains why the farmer did not find water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The water table is deeper than the well.

Question 5

Why is permeable soil best for plants that need a lot of drainage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water flows through this type of soil.

Question 6

This image shows layers underground.

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soil

Question 7

An aquifer receives 20 m3 of precipitation and loses 2 m3 of water through natural movement. If the water budget must be balanced, how much water can be pumped from the aquifer?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

18 m3

Question 8

What would a person drilling a well most likely reach immediately after drilling through the unsaturated zone?

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the water table

Question 9

The image shows groundwater zones.

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3

Question 10

A water feature that could be a source of groundwater for humans is found at a location on a hillside where Earth’s surface is lower than the water table. What type of feature might be observed at this location?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

spring

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