Watershed Quiz - Medium Difficulty(Answers reveal as you go through)
Watershed Wisdom Quiz
Test your knowledge about watersheds, groundwater, and their environmental impact with this engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts and enhance your understanding of our precious freshwater resources.
- Multiple choice and true/false questions
- Covers key concepts in hydrology
- Perfect for students, teachers, and nature enthusiasts
What percentage of fresh water is surface water?
A: 0.03%
B: 0.4%
C: 0.04%
D: 0.3%
Which type of rock is the most permeable?
A: Slate
B: Sandstone
C: Granite
D: Marble
What percentage of all water is surface water?
A: 71.5%
B: 70%
C: 30%
D: 85%
What percentage of aquifers is surface water?
A: 100%
B: 0.5%
C: 85%
D: 0%
What percentage of groundwater is in fresh water?
A: 70%
B: 30%
C: 50%
D: 40%
True or False: There’s more groundwater than surface water?
A: True
B: False
Groundwater is stored in tiny ___.
A: Cubicles
B: Crevices
C: Holes
D: Pores
Groundwater originates from ___ .
A: Underground aquifers
B: Lakes/streams
C: Rainbows 😙 🌈
Precipitation
Thunderstorms
True or False: Groundwater is a renewable resource
A: True
B: False
How does human pollution impact water and its habitants?
A: Harmful chemicals are dumped into the ocean, leading to the death of marine life.
B: Neglected trash can suffocate aquatic animals.
C: Runoff from agricultural operations contaminate our drinking water.
D: All of the above
Check 3 items that are commonly dumped in watersheds.
Pesticides/fertilizers
Acid rain
Oil
Waste
Toilet paper
The three major pollutants are:
A: Sediment, Bacteria, & Nutrients
B: Bacteria, Nutrients, & Oil
C: Bacteria, Sediment, & Plastic bags
D: Aluminum cans, Bacteria, & Sediment
What’s the water type of springs?
A: Groundwater
B: Surface water
C: Geyser discharge
D: Lakonia spartole
Which rock is impermeable?
A: Shale
B: Dolomite
C: Karst Limestone
D: Fractured Igneous
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