Question 1

Potential evapotranspiration is a measure of water demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Warming temperatures can lead to both increases and decreases in lake levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The largest practical potential source of fresh water in the world is

Accepted Answer

A) soil moisture. 
B) groundwater. 
C) ice sheets and glaciers. 
D) stream discharge. 
A) soil moisture. 
B) groundwater. 
C) ice sheets and glaciers. 
D) stream discharge.

Question 4

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

About 50% of precipitation over the land infiltrates the surface,of which 75% returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is little evidence to support that changes in the thermal structure of lakes may block the mixing between surface and deep waters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At wilting point,no water remains in the soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The downslope,unchannelized flow of water across the surface is known as

Accepted Answer

A) overland flow. 
B) throughfall. 
C) stem flow. 
D) infiltration. 
A) overland flow. 
B) throughfall. 
C) stem flow. 
D) infiltration.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) groundwater mining. 
B) the potentiometric surface. 
C) the contact surface. 
D) influent conditions. 
A) groundwater mining. 
B) the potentiometric surface. 
C) the contact surface. 
D) influent conditions.

Question 10

The High Plains aquifer irrigates about one-fifth of all U.S.cropland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding freshwater on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Most of it is in freshwater lakes,rivers,and streams. 
B) Most of it is groundwater. 
C) Most of it is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
D) Most of it is in large lakes. 
A) Most of it is in freshwater lakes,rivers,and streams. 
B) Most of it is groundwater. 
C) Most of it is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
D) Most of it is in large lakes.

Question 13

The main source of groundwater is

Accepted Answer

A) surface water where it intersects the zone of recharge. 
B) precipitation that percolates downward as gravitational water. 
C) the zone of aeration above the water table. 
D) hygroscopic water in the soil. 
A) surface water where it intersects the zone of recharge. 
B) precipitation that percolates downward as gravitational water. 
C) the zone of aeration above the water table. 
D) hygroscopic water in the soil.

Question 14

Water is a renewable resource,constantly cycling through the environment in the hydrologic cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Soil permeability depends on soil particle size,shape,and packing of soil grains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Transpiration refers to the release of water to the atmosphere from Earthʹs crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Precipitation intercepted by plants may eventually reach Earthʹs surface through stem flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The hydrologic cycle doesnʹt include water

Accepted Answer

A) in the atmosphere. 
B) from the liquid outer core. 
C) at a depth of up to several kilometers below the surface. 
D) at the surface of Earth and in the oceans. 
A) in the atmosphere. 
B) from the liquid outer core. 
C) at a depth of up to several kilometers below the surface. 
D) at the surface of Earth and in the oceans.

Question 20

A confined aquifer is under the pressure of its own weight,creating a pressure level called the potentiometric surface to which water can rise on its own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Potential evapotranspiration is a measure of water demand.

Warming temperatures can lead to both increases and decreases in lake levels.

The largest practical potential source of fresh water in the world is

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

About 50% of precipitation over the land infiltrates the surface,of which 75% returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

There is little evidence to support that changes in the thermal structure of lakes may block the mixing between surface and deep waters.

At wilting point,no water remains in the soil.

The downslope,unchannelized flow of water across the surface is known as

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

The High Plains aquifer irrigates about one-fifth of all U.S.cropland.

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding freshwater on Earth?

The main source of groundwater is

Water is a renewable resource,constantly cycling through the environment in the hydrologic cycle.

Soil permeability depends on soil particle size,shape,and packing of soil grains.

Transpiration refers to the release of water to the atmosphere from Earthʹs crust.

Precipitation intercepted by plants may eventually reach Earthʹs surface through stem flow.

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

The hydrologic cycle doesnʹt include water

A confined aquifer is under the pressure of its own weight,creating a pressure level called the potentiometric surface to which water can rise on its own.

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Exam 6: Water on Earth

Potential evapotranspiration is a measure of water demand.

Warming temperatures can lead to both increases and decreases in lake levels.

The largest practical potential source of fresh water in the world is

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

About 50% of precipitation over the land infiltrates the surface,of which 75% returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

There is little evidence to support that changes in the thermal structure of lakes may block the mixing between surface and deep waters.

At wilting point,no water remains in the soil.

The downslope,unchannelized flow of water across the surface is known as

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

The High Plains aquifer irrigates about one-fifth of all U.S.cropland.

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding freshwater on Earth?

The main source of groundwater is

Water is a renewable resource,constantly cycling through the environment in the hydrologic cycle.

Soil permeability depends on soil particle size,shape,and packing of soil grains.

Transpiration refers to the release of water to the atmosphere from Earthʹs crust.

Precipitation intercepted by plants may eventually reach Earthʹs surface through stem flow.

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

The hydrologic cycle doesnʹt include water

A confined aquifer is under the pressure of its own weight,creating a pressure level called the potentiometric surface to which water can rise on its own.

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

Filters