Surface Water

Question 1

Which statement best describes the streams on either side of the Great Divide?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They feed different water sheds.

Question 2

Which phrase describes a feature of groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

feeds rivers

Question 3

How do rivers become larger as they travel across land?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tributaries combine, adding water to rivers.

Question 4

Where is groundwater found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

below Earth’s surface

Question 5

Which phrase describes runoff?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water from rain and snow that travels to streams

Question 6

Which type of wetland is most likely found in warm, forested areas?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

swamps

Question 7

How do icebergs form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They break off large ice sheets found at the poles.

Question 8

How does a pond form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water collects in a low-lying area.

Question 9

Where is most of Earth’s fresh water found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

near the poles

Question 10

How do wetlands form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Groundwater comes to the surface and floods the land.

Surface Water Answers