Hydrology Unit Review

Front

Which of the following factors does not impact the infiltration rate of water? Options: The porosity/permeability of the soil, The water table level, The rate of precipitation, The amount of pollution in a nearby stream

Back

The amount of pollution in a nearby stream

Front

The following diagram represents the water cycle. Which point represents evaporation? (Point 1, Point 2, Point 3, Point 4)

Back

Point 4

Front

Which of the following statements is true concerning groundwater and surface water? If there is more groundwater stored beneath the surface then the amount of surface water is likely to increase, If there is more groundwater stored beneath the surface then the amount of surface water is likely to decrease, If there is less groundwater stored beneath the surface then the amount of surface water is likely to increase, There is no connection between groundwater and surface water

Back

If there is more groundwater stored beneath the surface then the amount of surface water is likely to increase

Front

Which river is likely to impact South Carolina if it becomes polluted? Options: Catawba, Cape Fear, Pasquotank, White Oak

Back

Catawba

Front

The map represents the global conveyor belt. What is the primary factor driving the current in the above map?

Back

Density

Front

Four surface currents are represented on the map below. Which of the following two ocean currents are more than likely cold? Options: Canary and Benguela, Gulf Stream and Brazil, Brazil and Canary, Gulf Stream and Benguela

Back

Canary and Benguela

Front

Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions? Options: They produce high and low tides, They can warm or cool the air temperatures, They can vertically push warm water and nutrients to the surface, They increase the rate of precipitation as cold water moves along coastal regions

Back

They can warm or cool the air temperatures

Front

Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge on the surface of the Earth?

Back

A spring

Front

How is the beach structure below beneficial in protecting recreational beaches? Options: It accelerates sediment loss, It creates sand dunes along the shoreline, It reduces sediment loss and controls erosion, They reflect waves and reduce flooding

Back

It reduces sediment loss and controls erosion

Front

Which of the following is true about seawalls? Seawalls protect coastal areas however cause erosion, Seawalls do not protect coastal areas however they reduce erosion, Seawalls protect coastal areas and reduce erosion, Seawalls do not protect coastal areas and they cause erosion

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Seawalls protect coastal areas however cause erosion