Question

An aquifer:

Question 1 options:

	A) retains water but does not allow it to move around
	B) is most likely to be found in an area of dense rock
	C) can be an important source of water
	D) is usually a very thick layer of rock

Question 2 (1 point)

Most of the Earth’s freshwater is stored in:

Question 2 options:

	A) the atmosphere
	B) streams and lakes
	C) glacial ice
	D) groundwater

Question 3 (1 point)

Which feature is associated with alpine glaciation but not with ice sheets?

Question 3 options:

	A) Moraine
	B) Cirque
	C) Striations
	D) Outwash plain

Question 4 (1 point)

Greater ice thickness and rate of flow in main valleys than in tributary valleys produces:

Question 4 options:

	A) hanging valleys
	B) paternoster lakes
	C) U-shaped valleys
	D) arêtes

Answer 1

Answer 1) Option 'C' is correct.

An aquifer 'can be an important source of water'.

An aquifers found below the surface of the Earth, is one of the most important natural resources of water. An aquifer is a natural underground area where large amount of under ground water fill the spaces between rocks and other sediments.

Answer 2) option 'C is correct.

Most of the Earth’s freshwater is stored in 'Glacial ice'.

Most of the freshwater on Earth is in the form of glaciers and ice caps and is around 68%. Fresh water mainly comes from lakes rivers or an aquifers found below the Earths surface.

Answer 3) Option 'B' is correct.

'Cirque' is the feature is associated with alpine glaciation but not with ice sheets

Alpine glaciers are mostly found to mountain valleys, whereas 'Cirque' is the erosional feature of alpine glaciation usually found on the alpine glaciers or in valley.

Hope it does helps!!!

Note: According to Chegg policy I am allowed to answer only first question. Questions are small so I answered three questions.