Quiz about Hydrology and Groundwater

Question 1

The amount of water that is available to enter groundwater in a region is influenced by (EEn 2.3.2):

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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The vegetation cover

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the slope of the land

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the type of rock found at the surface

Question 2

Water vapor is converted from a liquid into a gas during which step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Preciptiation

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Sublimation

Question 3

The US has more than one continental Divide.

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true

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false

Question 4

Wetlands act as a buffer between land and high water levels and play a key role in minimizing the impacts of floods.

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true

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false

Question 5

In the future, risk of flood increase because of _______________.

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all of the above

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urbanization

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change in climate

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Poplulation Growth

Question 6

Heavily vegetated lands are more likely to experience flooding.

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true

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false

Question 7

The bottom of an aquifer is made by a rock that is ___________ to water.

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impermeable

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permeable

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both A and B.

Question 8

how could a long-term decrease in precipitation impact an area?

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It could decrease the amount of possible infiltration in the area

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It could increase the average water level of lakes in the area

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It could increase the amount of flooding in the area

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It could decrease the possible amount of damage to crops in the area

Question 9

10. Which consequence could an exponentially growing human population have on a drinkable water?

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It could cause an increase in cases of waterborne diseases

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It could cause a decrease in the amount of waste and pollutants in the water supply

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It could cause an increase in the amount of water available for the population

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It could cause a decrease in needing water for survival

Question 10

11. Salinity means ________________.  (EEn 2.3.1)

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dissolved salt content in a body of water

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Density of a body fo water

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organisms present per unit area of a body of water

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all of the above

Question 11

12. The density of seawater is _____________ fresh water? (EEn 2.3.1)

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greater than

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less than

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equal to

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half of

Question 12

13. A local government is considering whether to build a dam. Which is an advantage of building this structure? (EEn 2.4.1)

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it can create a storage place for water.

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it can decrease the accumulation of sediment in the water

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it can improve the natural habitat of plants and animals

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it is an inexpensive process

Question 13

14. The drilling for freshwater increases along a coastal area. What is a likely consequence for this action? (EEn 2.4.2)

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a. an intrusion of saltwater into aquifers

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b. The loss of water resources in estuaries

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c. The destruction of estuaries because of an increase in sea levels

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d. A decrease in salt concentration in inlet waterways

Question 14

15. Which of the following is not a negative effects of groundwater depletion? (EEn 2.4.2)

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increase of water in streams and lakes

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drying up of wells

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deterioration of water quality

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increased pumping cost

Question 15

16. All of the following factors contribute to run-off, except: (EEn 2.3.1)

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Evapotranspiration (e.g., the combined processes of evaporation and transpiration)

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Deforestation (e.g., lack of vegetation)

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Heavy rainfall events

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Soil type (e.g., clay soils allow less infiltration)

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Slope angle (e.g., steeper slopes have more runoff)

Question 16

17. What human activity uses the most water, worldwide? (EEn 2.4.1)

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agriculture

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drinking

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industry

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bathing

Question 17

18. Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding? (EEn 2.4.1)

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Building artificial levees

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Reducing water consumption

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Recycling bottled-water containers

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Building waste landfills for metals and other contaminants

Question 18

19. Which is formed when a section of impermeable rock forces groundwater to move laterally and emerge onto the surface of the Earth? (EEn 2.3.2)

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a spring

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an aquifer

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a geyser

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a well

Question 19

20. Two The following is an example of point source pollution: (EEn 2.4.2)

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a. Discharge from a wastewater treatment plant.

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b. Run-off from urban areas

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c. Run-off from a pasture.

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d. Agricultural facilities.

Question 20

21. What is most responsible for the presence of groundwater in an area? (EEn 2.3.2)

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b. the movement of surface water and precipitation through soil and rock

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a. the movement of water from a confined aquifer into surface water

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c. the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds

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d. the movement of surface water through impermeable rock

Question 21

22. Which is the most common contamination source for freshwater resources?  (EEn 2.4.2)

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runoff

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digging wells

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melting of glaciers

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lightning

Question 22

23. A rural, forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time. What would most likely cause potential flooding in the area? (EEn 2.4.1)

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c. if the ground of the area is already saturated with water

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a. if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it

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b. if the water level in the area is below the zone of saturation

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d. if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil

Question 23

24. Which is the best way to conserve worldwide freshwater resources? (EEn 2.4.1)

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d. use more efficient irrigation techniques

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a. build more roads and highways for cars and trucks

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b. increase the amount of land used to raise cattle

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c. develop more modern coal-powered plants

Question 24

Increasing saltwater intrusion is becoming an important strategy for North Carolinians to increase the freshwater supply.

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false

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true

Question 25

Where is groundwater stored on Earth?

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Aquifers

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Clouds

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Water table

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Wells

Question 26

Where is the water table located?

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b. At the top of the zone of saturation

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a. At the bottom of the zone of saturation

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c. At the top of the zone of aeration

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d. At sea level

Question 27

29. According to the diagram of the river, at which location would the water probably be most polluted? (EEn 2.4.2)

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Location D

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Location A

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Location B

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Location C

Question 28

31. The upper boundary of the zone of saturation is the _________.

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Water Table

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Watershed

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Zone of Saturation

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Aquifers

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Permeability

Question 29

33. Most groundwater flow takes place through _________, which are permeable layers of soil or rock material.

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Aquifers

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Watershed

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Zone of Saturation

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Water Table

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Permeability

Question 30

34. Materials, such as sand with large pore space have high _________.

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Permeability

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Watershed

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Zone of Saturation

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Water Table

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Aquifers

Question 31

36. The sun drives the whole hydrologic cycle through the process of _________, which turns liquid water into a gas.

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Evaportation

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Turbidity

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Infiltration

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Condensation

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Transpiration

Question 32

37. Through the process of _________ clouds are formed in the atmosphere.

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Condensation

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Turbidity

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Infiltration

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Transpiration

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Evaportation

Question 33

38. The Mississippi River is an example of a high __________ body of water.

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Turbidity

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Infiltration

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Condensation

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Transpiration

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Evaportation

Question 34

39. The evaporation of water through the stomata of plants is _________.

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Transpiration

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Turbidity

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Infiltration

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Condensation

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Evaportation

Question 35

40. Through the process of _________, most precipitation that falls on land becomes groundwater.

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Infiltration

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Turbidity

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Condensation

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Transpiration

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Evaportation

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