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The Karez well system _______.

was the first known use of wells

was a postindustrial system

transported groundwater from a distance

all of the above

Which of the following can lead to groundwater shortages?

pollution

use exceeding the rate of replenishment

lack of precipitation

all of the above

Which of the following is a way that groundwater depletion affects streams?

lower water level

loss of vegetation

wildlife disruption

all of the above

How did the use of groundwater change from preindustrial times to industrial times?

Groundwater use decreased from preindustrial times to industrial times.

Groundwater use increased from preindustrial times to industrial times.

Groundwater use remained virtually the same from preindustrial to industrial times.

Groundwater was not used during preindustrial times.

In the preindustrial era, settlements were more likely to be near sources of surface water than in the industrial era.

Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?

It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.

It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.

It is available in conditions of drought.

All of the above

Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?

It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.

It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.

It is available in conditions of drought.

All of the above

How does groundwater become polluted?

Pollutants mixed with water pass through permeable layers above the aquifer.

Factories dump their waste directly into aquifers.

Refuse infiltrates the water table when garbage is dumped.

All of the above

The use of wells to obtain drinking water is a modern convenience.

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