Groundwater Answers

Why has groundwater use increased?a.the total amount of freshwater has decreasedb.more of the available freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecapsc.governments have banned the use of freshwater in rivers and springsd.the demand for freshwater has increased due to population growth

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

How does groundwater become polluted?a.Pollutants mixed with water pass through permeable layers above the aquifer.b.Factories dump their waste directly into aquifers.c.Refuse infiltrates the water table when garbage is dumped.d.All of the above

The Karez well system _______.a.was the first known use of wellsb.was a postindustrial systemc.transported groundwater from a distanced.all of the above

How did the use of groundwater change from preindustrial times to industrial times?a.Groundwater use decreased from preindustrial times to industrial times.b.Groundwater use increased from preindustrial times to industrial times.c.Groundwater use remained virtually the same from preindustrial to industrial times.d.Groundwater was not used during preindustrial times.

Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?a.It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.b.It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.c.It is available in conditions of drought.d.All of the above

Which of the following can lead to groundwater shortages? a. pollution b. use exceeding the rate of replenishment c. lack of precipitation d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How is groundwater replenished?a.precipitationb.streamsc.riversd.all of the above

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

What happens if the use of groundwater exceeds the rate of replenishment? a. the depth of the water table increases b. the water table is more likely to be polluted c. the depth of the water table decreases d. the water table remains unchanged Please select the best answer from the choices provided