Surface Water

Question 1

Which phrase describes runoff?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water from rain and snow that travels to streams

Question 2

Where do rivers usually begin?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

in mountainous regions

Question 3

Which statement identifies a reason to preserve wetlands?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They store floodwaters.

Question 4

How do wetlands form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Groundwater comes to the surface and floods the land.

Question 5

How does a pond form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Water collects in a low-lying area.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

pond

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They feed different water sheds.

Question 8

Where is groundwater found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

below Earth’s surface

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reservoir

Question 10

Which phrase describes a feature of groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

feeds rivers

Surface Water Answers