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Which phrase describes runoff?

A
underground water that flows into lakes
B
river water that empties into an ocean
C
water from streams that flows into larger rivers
D
water from rain and snow that travels to streams
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Which type of wetland is most likely found in warm, forested areas?

A
bogs
B
swamps
C
salt marshes
D
inland marshes
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Which statement identifies a reason to preserve wetlands?

A
They supply water to river systems.
B
They store floodwaters.
C
They divide different watersheds.
D
They are used for hydroelectricity.
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Which phrase describes a feature of groundwater?

A
feeds rivers
B
provides habitats
C
makes up 75% of fresh water
D
used for hydroelectric power
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How do wetlands form?

A
Tributaries flow into rivers.
B
Runoff travels down the side of a divide.
C
Water builds up in a depression left by an ice sheet.
D
Groundwater comes to the surface and floods the land.
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How do rivers become larger as they travel across land?

A
Groundwater rises, adding water to rivers.
B
Tributaries combine, adding water to rivers.
C
Ice sheets melt slowly, adding water to rivers.
D
Rainfall in an area increases, adding water to rivers.
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Why are plants unable to grow at the bottom of lakes?

A
The water is colder at the bottom.
B
Sunlight does not reach the bottom.
C
Groundwater feeds into the bottom.
D
Less fresh water is found at the bottom.
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Which freshwater source is a permanent shallow body of water with plant life throughout?

A
lake
B
pond
C
reservoir
D
wetland
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Where do rivers usually begin?

A
at the ocean
B
at groundwater outlets
C
in mountainous regions
D
in lakes and larger rivers
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Which statement best describes the streams on either side of the Great Divide?

A
They feed different water sheds.
B
They channel rain to the Pacific Ocean.
C
They flow into the same drainage basin.
D
They have some of the same large rivers.

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