5.2. Surface Water vs Groundwater

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is surface water?

   Hint

   Think of where you find water that you can see!

2. 2.

   Name one characteristic of groundwater.

   Hint

   Where do you dig to find this water?

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a type of surface water?

   • River
   • Lake
   • Aquifer

   Hint

   Think about what type of water is above the ground.

4. 4.

   True or False: Groundwater can be accessed through wells.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Where do you see many pumps?

5. 5.

   Imagine a pollutant is dumped into a river. Describe the potential environmental impact over time, comparing it to a similar pollutant entering an aquifer.

   Hint

   Consider how movement differs between surface and groundwater.

6. 6.

   Design a monitoring plan for a lake versus an aquifer. What factors would you need to consider for each?

   Hint

   Think about accessibility and changes in water characteristics.