Spring Interview Questions

1. What is meant by “Swiss cheese” relating to the Floridan Aquifer?

2. Name at least two specific ways in which water is input into the aquifer system?

3. In relation to the above question, describe how and why (or not) each input is filtered upon

    entering the aquifer system.

4. Name three (3) types of pollutants that may be introduced into the aquifer system?

5. What are the sources and potential effects of the above named pollutants?

6. Name two (2) best management practices the agricultural industries of Florida undergo to

    help protect Florida’s water resources?

7. How were the underground cave and cavern systems formed?

8. Why is water within the aquifer system (when conditions are suitable) extremely clear?

9. What effect does development, through erecting buildings and concrete pavement, have on

     the recharge of aquifers and the quality of the water?

10. Name three (3) things individuals can do to help conserve water and maintain a high quality

      of the resource?

11. How is wastewater sewage treated and what is the end result in regards to the quality of the

      water?

12. How can species, such as cave crayfish, be an indicator of water quality?

13. What is a spring?