Surface Water

Question 1

Where is groundwater found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

below Earth’s surface

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They feed different water sheds.

Question 3

Which phrase describes a feature of groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

feeds rivers

Question 4

How do icebergs form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They break off large ice sheets found at the poles.

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sunlight does not reach the bottom.

Question 6

Which statement explains one difference between marshes and bogs?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Marshes are areas of shallow water, while bogs are deeper areas.

Question 7

How do wetlands form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Groundwater comes to the surface and floods the land.

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reservoir

Question 9

Where is most of Earth’s fresh water found?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

near the poles

Question 10

Which phrase describes runoff?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water from rain and snow that travels to streams

Surface Water Answers