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9.114 Groundwater, Aquifers, and Karst Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.114 Groundwater, Aquifers, and Karst. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Groundwater, Aquifers, and Karst: MCQ focus: identify aquifers, recharge, permeability, water tables, sinkholes, springs, and groundwater contamination risks. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-1 - NGSS-aligned Groundwater, Aquifers, and Karst: NGSS: HS-ESS2-5; HS-ESS3-1; NRC/DCI: ESS2.C; ESS3.A; SEP/CCC: Models / Systems; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems 112.49.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the emergency-response map. A tanker spills solvent beside an unlined recharge basin over a sand aquifer. Groundwater flows toward two public wells. Which immediate response is most scientifically justified?

AAdd solvent to nearby sinkholes so it will dilute underground

BIgnore the spill because sand aquifers cannot transmit dissolved chemicals

CPump more from the public wells to pull the solvent faster through the aquifer

DStop solvent from entering the basin, test downgradient monitoring wells, and temporarily shut the at-risk supply wells

Solution & Explanation:The map shows a direct recharge pathway and downgradient public wells. A protective response prevents further infiltration, monitors the plume, and reduces exposure while data are collected.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the monitoring-network map. Which monitoring plan best detects a plume and separates background water quality from contamination?

ASample only one well far outside the groundwater-flow path

BSample only the supply well after residents report taste changes

CRemove the upgradient well because background data are not useful

DSample one upgradient well and several downgradient wells at shallow and deeper screened intervals

Solution & Explanation:An effective monitoring network needs background data upgradient and detection points downgradient at relevant depths. Multiple screened intervals help track vertical plume movement.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the groundwater trend graph. Which explanation is best supported by the evidence?

APumping increased, well levels fell, and spring flow declined, indicating withdrawals exceeded recharge

BSpring flow increased because the water table rose above the land surface

CThe graph shows no connection among pumping, well levels, and spring flow

DRecharge greatly exceeded withdrawals because all water levels rose

Solution & Explanation:The three trends fit an aquifer water-budget explanation: more pumping removes groundwater, monitoring wells drop, and less groundwater discharges to the spring.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-1 (NGSS: HS-ESS2-5; HS-ESS3-1; NRC/DCI: ESS2.C; ESS3.A; SEP/CCC: Models / Systems; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems 112.49.).