
Unit 4, Flashcard 2: Subsidence, the Water Cycle, and Human Impact

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The gradual caving or sinking of an area of land is known as:
Back
Subsidence
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which process on the diagram above represents runoff?
Back
B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which process on the diagram above represents Transpiration?
Back
C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where on the diagram might an aquifer be located?
Back
Above the impermeable rock layer
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The greatest volume of water withdrawal in South Carolina is used for: Aquaculture, Generation of electricity, Residential water supply, Irrigation
Back
Generation of electricity
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What kind of flood mitigation involves providing incentives for citizens to move inland away from coastlines?
Back
Behavioral
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Factors that can increase the amount of water infiltration in an area: Pavement, Precipitation, Runoff, Urbanization
Back
Precipitation
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If we make extreme cuts to carbon emissions, we can stop sea-level rise from affecting South Carolina’s coast.
Back
False
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which factor directly contributes to land sinkage in South Carolina?
Back
Artificial recharge of aquifers
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