Hydrology

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 surfacewater

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The map represents North Carolina's river basins. Which river is likely to impact South Carolina if it becomes Polluted?

• Catawba

• Cape Fear

• Pasquotank

• White Oak

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Which of the following factors does not impact the infiltration rate of water?

• the porosity/permeability of the soil

• the water table level

• the rate of precipitation

• the amount of pollution in a nearby stream

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The diagram represents the water cycle. Which of the points represents evaporation?

• point 1

• point 2

• point 3

• point 4

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Why are ocean currents important to coastal regions?

• 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

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How is the beach structure below beneficial in protecting recreational beaches?ment loss

• it creates sand dunes along the shoreline

• it accelerates sediment loss

• it reduces sediment loss and controls erosion

• they reflect waves and reduce flooding

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What is a drawback to the extensive use of irrigation?

• crops do not receive sufficient water

• flooding increase

• groundwater levels decrease

• pollution increases

High levels of which of the following physical properties of water is likely to improve the biotic index of a NC Stream?

• Algae growth

• Decaying Matter

• Suspended solids

• dissolved oxygen

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A community decides to upgrade its wastewater treatment and water purification systems. What lasting impact could this have on available freshwater?

• It could cause a decrease in water demand

• it could cause a decrease in the water levels

• it could cause an increase in waterborne disease

• it could cause an increase in the freshwater supply

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The amount of available freshwater resources can be maximized by:

• increased infiltration to fertilize crops

• Reduced treatment by wastewater treatment facilities

• reduction in measures to prevent arsenic contamination

• laws regulation the amount of pollution that can be discharged into a river

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