Surface Water

Question 1

Which phrase describes a feature of groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

feeds rivers

Question 2

How do icebergs form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They break off large ice sheets found at the poles.

Question 3

How do rivers become larger as they travel across land?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tributaries combine, adding water to rivers.

Question 4

Which phrase describes runoff?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water from rain and snow that travels to streams

Question 5

Which statement identifies a reason to preserve wetlands?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They store floodwaters.

Question 6

Which word identifies a large natural or human-made lake used to supply water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reservoir

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

swamps

Question 8

Which freshwater source is a permanent shallow body of water with plant life throughout?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

pond

Question 9

Where is most of Earth’s fresh water found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

near the poles

Question 10

Why are plants unable to grow at the bottom of lakes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sunlight does not reach the bottom.

Surface Water Answers