Part 2-Human Impacts on Groundwater & Surface Water: Understanding the Basics
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Nettie Scott
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a possible harmful effect of human activity on surface water?
Increased pollution from industrial waste
Improved water quality through conservation
Natural filtration by wetlands
Enhanced aquatic habitats
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Open Ended
How do you think human activities can both positively and negatively affect groundwater and surface water in a watershed?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following human activities can harm both groundwater and surface water?
Washing cars
Doing laundry
Agriculture
All of the above
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Open Ended
Describe one way humans can positively influence water resources based on what you have learned from the slides.
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Explain how pollution runoff can affect aquatic life and water quality.
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Open Ended
Why is it important to prevent pollution runoff in our communities?
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Eutrophication occurs when excess
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are potential negative effects of building dams?
Increased erosion
Blocking fish migration
Improved biodiversity
Reduced river flow to oceans
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a consequence of urban development on wetlands?
Increased biodiversity
Rising sea levels and coastal erosion
Improved water quality
Decreased construction of roads
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Multiple Choice
What are two important roles that wetlands play in the environment?
Maintaining water quality and supporting diverse ecosystems
Increasing sea levels and causing erosion
Providing habitats for invasive species and reducing biodiversity
Promoting urban development and construction
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Open Ended
How do you think the loss of wetlands affects our communities and the environment?
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Properly disposing of household chemicals helps to
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Open Ended
Why is groundwater considered essential for both ecosystems and human needs?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following can contaminate groundwater?
Agricultural runoff
Urban parks
Wind energy
Solar panels
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a consequence of aquifer depletion?
Increase in groundwater levels
Land subsidence
Decrease in flood risks
Improved freshwater quality
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Multiple Choice
How does urban development impact the ability of rainwater to recharge underground water supplies?
It increases recharge by adding more water sources
It has no impact on recharge
It reduces recharge by covering the ground
It improves recharge by cleaning rainwater
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Open Ended
Explain how managed aquifer recharge works and why it is important for groundwater sustainability.
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Open Ended
How can storing water in an aquifer help during drought conditions?
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Fill in the Blanks
What is the primary purpose of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)?
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Multiple Select
Which techniques can help replenish groundwater naturally and reduce runoff?
Using impermeable materials
Creating infiltration basins
Building more parking lots
Using permeable materials
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Open Ended
After reviewing the lesson notes, what is one question you still have about the impact of humans on watersheds?
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What is one way human activity can positively impact groundwater or surface water in a watershed?
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What is one action you can take to reduce water pollution in your daily life?
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