What is the primary benefit of a riparian buffer zone for a stream?

It keeps the stream cool, clean, and healthy.

It makes the stream flow faster.

It attracts more cows to the stream.

What defines a watershed?

An area of land where all water drains into a common body of water

A large underground reservoir of water

A man-made canal system for irrigation

A body of water completely surrounded by land

How does groundwater differ from surface water?

Groundwater is stored beneath the Earth's surface, while surface water is found on the Earth's surface

Groundwater is found in rivers and lakes, while surface water is stored in aquifers

Groundwater is used for agriculture, while surface water is used for drinking

Groundwater is always clean, while surface water is always polluted

Which of the following is a negative impact of human activity on water resources, as described in the video?

Excessive water use for irrigation, or watering of plants

Rainwater harvesting, or collecting

Riparian buffer creation, a vegetated area along a waterway to protect water quality

What is a conservation practice that can positively influence water resources?

Restoration of wetlands and riparian buffers

Increased impervious surfaces from urban development

Pollution from industrial waste

Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides

What is the main difference between groundwater and surface water in a watershed?

Groundwater is found below the surface, while surface water is found above the surface.

Groundwater is always clean, while surface water is always polluted.

Surface water is salty, while groundwater is fresh.

Surface water is only found in oceans, while groundwater is only found in lakes.

Water crammed in tiny gaps between rocks, soils, and sediments underground.

Water found in lakes, ponds, and rivers.

Water that has evaporated into the air.

Water that runs off the soil into streams.

How can groundwater become surface water?

It flows out into spaces where the ground surface dips below the water table.

It evaporates back into the air.

It is pumped out by wells for human use.

A rapid growth of algae caused by too much fertilizer can cause... (choose 2)

A reduction of oxygen levels in the water.

Waters that are deadly for animals

Water that can support more life.

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Soil and rocks

Mountains and valleys

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