Question

1. water stored in sediments and rocks beneath earths surface is called *

surface water
groundwater
streams
water table

1. the level where rocks and soil become saturated with water is called *

surface water
groundwater
streams
water table

1. water that will become groundwater falls on the surface of earth when *

when an earthquake occurs
when it rains
when lightning strikes
when an oil spill occurs

Explanation:

• Question 3: Groundwater is defined as water stored in sediments and rocks beneath Earth's surface. Surface water is on the surface (e.g., lakes, rivers). Streams are flowing surface water. The water - table is the upper level of the saturated zone.
• Question 4: The water - table is the level where rocks and soil become saturated with water. Surface water is above ground. Groundwater is the water in the saturated zone (not the level). Streams are surface water bodies.
• Question 5: Rain (precipitation) is a major source of water that infiltrates the ground to become groundwater. Earthquakes, lightning strikes, and oil spills do not directly provide the water that becomes groundwater.

Answer:

• 3. Groundwater
• 4. Water table
• 5. When it rains