Groundwater Answers

The image shows groundwater zones.

A scientist observes hot water erupting from a vent in the Earth. What most likely caused the water to rise and erupt from the vent?

Why is permeable soil best for plants that need a lot of drainage?

A farmer dug a well but did not find any water.Which most likely explains why the farmer did not find water?

This image shows layers underground.

The image shows groundwater zones.

Which would allow humans to access groundwater?

The image shows a water feature.

Which correctly lists the three layers in which water moves easily?

A model of Earth’s water budget shows that the precipitation on oceans is 420,000 km3 and the precipitation on land is 130,000 km3. If the evaporation from land is 90,000 km3, how much is the evaporation from oceans?

The image shows a cross-section of a landscape.

A scientist observes a natural flow of water coming out of a hillside. The hillside is lower than the water table. What feature is the scientist most likely observing?

An aquifer receives 20 m3 of precipitation and loses 2 m3 of water through natural movement. If the water budget must be balanced, how much water can be pumped from the aquifer?