2.4.2.1. Ground Water

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define groundwater.

   Hint

   Think about where water is found below ground level.

2. 2.

   What is one use of groundwater?

   Hint

   Consider how farmers get water for crops.

3. 3.

   What percentage of Earth's freshwater is groundwater?

   • 2.86%
   • 9.86%
   • 15.86%

   Hint

   Think about the general statistics of freshwater sources.

4. 4.

   Groundwater overutilization can lead to the lowering of which important feature?

   • Atmospheric pressure
   • Water table
   • River levels

   Hint

   What does it mean when we take too much water out of the ground?

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of a growing population on groundwater resources in urban areas.

   Hint

   What happens to demand when more people live in one area?

6. 6.

   Evaluate a drought's consequences on agriculture and suggest mitigation strategies.

   Hint

   Consider ways to use water more efficiently in farming practices.