Awesome Aquifers
for Science Olympiad

Testing Station #2: Sample Diagrams and Visual Aids

If they like, event supervisors may use these diagrams at testing station #2 in an Awesome Aquifers competition for Science Olympiad.

Double click each diagram to view in a larger format or to print full size. For best results when printing: switch your paper orientation to landscape, 8.5"x11" letter with 1/2" margins. Due to large size of files, please be patient while the images download and spool to your printer.

USGS Awesome Aquifer

Basic groundwater diagram showing an ocean, river, wetland, recharge and discharge arrows. Image provided by USGS.

USGS Awesome Aquifer

Black and white image illustrates groundwater movement in rural and urban areas. Image provided by USGS.

USGS Awesome Aquifer

Groundwater well diagram showing both urban and rural communities. Image provided by USGS.

USGS Awesome Aquifer

3-dimensional cut-away view showing water movement in an underground aquifer. Image provided by USGS.

USGS Awesome Aquifers

Colorful diagram showing potential sources of groundwater contamination. Image provided by USGS.

USGS Awesome Aquifers

Black and white image of potential sources of groundwater pollution. Image provided by USGS.

 

For more images and diagrams:

Visit USGS (United States Geological Survey) at http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/docs/usgs_pubs/education_posters.html and/or http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/OutReach.html
to download these diagrams and others directly from USGS.

Other great diagrams can be found on the following websites (some be be ordered at a nominal fee):