Question 1

Less than 3% of Earthʹs waters are classified as fresh water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The net movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface into air that is less than saturated is known as

Accepted Answer

A) sublimation. 
B) evaporation. 
C) precipitation. 
D) deposition. 
A) sublimation. 
B) evaporation. 
C) precipitation. 
D) deposition. B

Question 3

There is more groundwater than there is water in freshwater lakes,the atmosphere,and rivers and streams combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Field capacity and wilting point are both influenced by soil texture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The three main components of the hydrologic cycle are atmosphere,surface,and subsurface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of the nonconsumptive use of water?

Accepted Answer

A) Municipal treatment of wastewater 
B) Hydroelectric power production 
C) River navigation 
D) Water consumption by humans and livestock 
A) Municipal treatment of wastewater 
B) Hydroelectric power production 
C) River navigation 
D) Water consumption by humans and livestock

Question 7

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which ground water flow is restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Eustasy refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a steady-state equilibrium in the water system. 
B) the amount of new water from outgassing volcanoes. 
C) changes in the total amount of water on Earth. 
D) worldwide changes in sea level. 
A) a steady-state equilibrium in the water system. 
B) the amount of new water from outgassing volcanoes. 
C) changes in the total amount of water on Earth. 
D) worldwide changes in sea level.

Question 9

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding groundwater?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unlimited when compared with the amount of surface water supplies. 
B) The total amount of groundwater has been reduced by the mining of water. 
C) In terms of total amount,it is second to streams in the United States. 
D) When polluted,it is actually easier to clean up than is surface water. 
A) It is unlimited when compared with the amount of surface water supplies. 
B) The total amount of groundwater has been reduced by the mining of water. 
C) In terms of total amount,it is second to streams in the United States. 
D) When polluted,it is actually easier to clean up than is surface water.

Question 11

Socioeconomic factors are not considered when evaluating the effects of drought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Groundwater represents the largest potential freshwater source on Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An artesian well,by definition,requires pumping because there is otherwise not enough pressure to bring the water to the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands,the moisture condition is described as

Accepted Answer

A) a surplus. 
B) soil moisture utilization. 
C) actual evapotranspiration. 
D) a deficit. 
A) a surplus. 
B) soil moisture utilization. 
C) actual evapotranspiration. 
D) a deficit.

Question 15

Approximately what percent of the U.S.population derives a portion of its fresh water from groundwater sources?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 90 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 30 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 90 percent

Question 16

_______occurs when soil soaks water into the subsurface

Accepted Answer

A) Overland flow 
B) Infiltration 
C) Stem flow 
D) Throughfall 
A) Overland flow 
B) Infiltration 
C) Stem flow 
D) Throughfall

Question 17

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

Accepted Answer

A) water table. 
B) gravitational zone. 
C) zone of saturation. 
D) base flow. 
A) water table. 
B) gravitational zone. 
C) zone of saturation. 
D) base flow.

Question 18

The_______ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

Accepted Answer

A) Pacific 
B) Arctic 
C) Atlantic 
D) Indian 
A) Pacific 
B) Arctic 
C) Atlantic 
D) Indian

Question 19

The utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities is known as groundwater mining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of the consumptive use of water?

Accepted Answer

A) Using water for a bath 
B) Hydroelectric power production 
C) River navigation 
D) Water which evaporates from an irrigated field 
A) Using water for a bath 
B) Hydroelectric power production 
C) River navigation 
D) Water which evaporates from an irrigated field

Less than 3% of Earthʹs waters are classified as fresh water.

The net movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface into air that is less than saturated is known as

There is more groundwater than there is water in freshwater lakes,the atmosphere,and rivers and streams combined.

Field capacity and wilting point are both influenced by soil texture.

The three main components of the hydrologic cycle are atmosphere,surface,and subsurface.

Which of the following is an example of the nonconsumptive use of water?

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which ground water flow is restricted.

Eustasy refers to

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding groundwater?

Socioeconomic factors are not considered when evaluating the effects of drought.

Groundwater represents the largest potential freshwater source on Earth.

An artesian well,by definition,requires pumping because there is otherwise not enough pressure to bring the water to the surface.

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands,the moisture condition is described as

Approximately what percent of the U.S.population derives a portion of its fresh water from groundwater sources?

_______occurs when soil soaks water into the subsurface

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

The_______ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

The utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities is known as groundwater mining.

Which of the following is an example of the consumptive use of water?

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Landmass Denudation

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Exam 6: Water on Earth

Less than 3% of Earthʹs waters are classified as fresh water.

The net movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface into air that is less than saturated is known as

There is more groundwater than there is water in freshwater lakes,the atmosphere,and rivers and streams combined.

Field capacity and wilting point are both influenced by soil texture.

The three main components of the hydrologic cycle are atmosphere,surface,and subsurface.

Which of the following is an example of the nonconsumptive use of water?

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which ground water flow is restricted.

Eustasy refers to

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding groundwater?

Socioeconomic factors are not considered when evaluating the effects of drought.

Groundwater represents the largest potential freshwater source on Earth.

An artesian well,by definition,requires pumping because there is otherwise not enough pressure to bring the water to the surface.

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands,the moisture condition is described as

Approximately what percent of the U.S.population derives a portion of its fresh water from groundwater sources?

_______occurs when soil soaks water into the subsurface

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

The_______ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

The utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities is known as groundwater mining.

Which of the following is an example of the consumptive use of water?

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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