5.5 - Groundwater
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Practice Questions
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What is groundwater?
💡 Hint: Think about where we get drinking water in some regions.
Name a type of groundwater.
💡 Hint: Recall the zone where all pores are filled with water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main source of groundwater?
💡 Hint: Think about where water is stored underground.
True or False: Over-extraction of groundwater can lead to land subsidence.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when we remove too much water from the ground.
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Challenge Problems
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A region is experiencing decreasing water levels in its aquifers. Discuss the possible causes and implications of this situation.
💡 Hint: Consider both human impact and natural factors affecting water supply.
Evaluate the role of groundwater in the water cycle and its interaction with surface water.
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves between underground and surface environments.
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