Question 1

How can conservation of wetlands help in maintaining groundwater and surface water levels in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

By storing and slowly releasing water over time

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By lowering the groundwater table

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By increasing runoff

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By promoting wind erosion

Question 2

What is the effect of deforestation on the surface water flow in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

It increases surface water flow leading to more erosion and flooding

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It reduces evaporation

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It increases groundwater recharge

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It lowers the water table

Question 3

Why does urban development negatively affect surface water in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

It increases impervious surfaces, leading to more storm-water runoff

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It causes global warming

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It leads to an increase in wildlife

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It decreases oxygen in the water

Question 4

Which human action can benefit groundwater and surface water in a watershed by regulating water flow?

Accepted Answer

Building dams

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Overfishing

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Deforestation

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Sand mining

Question 5

How can waste disposal from households harm groundwater and surface water in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

By contaminating water with pollutants

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By raising the water table

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By draining wetlands

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By increasing water evaporation

Question 6

What effect does excessive groundwater extraction have on the availability of water in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

It may cause water scarcity

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It increases the water table

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It increases rainfall

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It may cause flooding

Question 7

What human activity can help improve the quality of groundwater and surface water in a watershed?

Accepted Answer

Restoration projects

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Oil drilling

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Plastic manufacturing

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Logging

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