Hydrological Cycles

Which parts of the hydrological cycle impact agriculture the most?

• Oceans

• Groundwater

• Deserts

• Mountains

What is the hydrological cycle?

• The pathway of water above, under, and on Earth's surface

• The process of plant growth

• The cycle of rock formation

• The movement of tectonic plates

Which of the following is a part of the hydrological cycle that affects agriculture?

• Forests

• Wetlands

• Cities

• Highways

What is a watershed?

• An area of land that is drained by a major body of water

• A type of water storage facility

• A small pond or lake

• A type of irrigation system

What happens to rainwater not absorbed into the ground in a watershed?

• It evaporates immediately

• It flows from land to streams, and into the ocean

• It stays on the surface indefinitely

• It turns into groundwater

What materials can flowing water wash into waterways in a watershed?

• Sand and gravel

• Soil, fertilizers, and other materials

• Rocks and minerals

• Plastic and metal

Which of the following is a U.S. watershed?

• Amazon River

• Missouri River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which watershed is located in the Gulf Coast region?

• Ohio River

• Texas-Gulf Coast

• Great Basin

• Pacific Northwest

Which of the following watersheds is part of the Mississippi River system?

• Upper Mississippi River

• Great Basin

• California

• Rio Grande

Which watershed is associated with the Colorado River?

• South Atlantic Gulf

• Upper Colorado River

• Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River

• Arkansas-White-Red