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
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
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
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.
Which of the following is a way that groundwater depletion affects streams?a.lower water levelb.loss of vegetationc.wildlife disruptiond.all of the above
Which of the following factors does not influence the level of the water table?a.pumpingb.time of yearc.pollutiond.none of the above
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
What is a possible long-term consequence of groundwater overdraft?a.increased vegetationb.unproductive wellsc.polluted groundwaterd.higher water tables
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