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What are some ways that groundwater is used in the United States currently?

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Human use of groundwater has _______ over time.

A
increased
B
decreased
C
decreased and then increased
D
remained the same
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Groundwater overdraft occurs when _______.

A
the location of the water table changes due to season
B
aquifers become polluted
C
the rate of use exceeds the rate of replenishment
D
trees are planted
4

Explain how groundwater overdraft occurs and its likely consequences.

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What approximate percentage of the Earth’s freshwater is groundwater?

A
10%
B
20%
C
30%
D
40%
6

Compare the use of groundwater in preindustrial times to industrial times.

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Why has groundwater use increased over time?

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Aquifers are _______.

A
located below the water table
B
important sources of freshwater
C
located in the saturated zone
D
all of the above
9

Explain the importance of groundwater as a source of freshwater.

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Which of the following is not a source of groundwater pollution?

A
landfills
B
septic tanks
C
smoke stacks
D
fertilizer

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