Question 1

Soil moisture tightly bound to each soil particle and unavailable for plant use is termed_______ water.

Accepted Answer

A) capillary 
B) available 
C) gravitational 
D) hygroscopic 
A) capillary 
B) available 
C) gravitational 
D) hygroscopic

Question 2

Most evaporation occurs over the land surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A drought defined based on decreases in streamflow,lowering of reservoir levels,and declines in snowpacks is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) meteorological drought. 
B) agricultural drought. 
C) hydrological drought. 
D) socioeconomic drought. 
A) meteorological drought. 
B) agricultural drought. 
C) hydrological drought. 
D) socioeconomic drought.

Question 4

Hydropower power currently provides the world with approximately_________ of the worldʹs electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) 2/3rds 
B) 1/4th 
C) 1/5th 
D) 1/2 
A) 2/3rds 
B) 1/4th 
C) 1/5th 
D) 1/2

Question 5

Sea-level change caused by glacial activity is known as glacioeustasy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

Accepted Answer

A) ice caps and glaciers. 
B) groundwater resources. 
C) clouds. 
D) the major rivers and lakes of the world. 
A) ice caps and glaciers. 
B) groundwater resources. 
C) clouds. 
D) the major rivers and lakes of the world.

Question 7

The permanent removal of water from the immediate water environment is known as

Accepted Answer

A) nonconsumptive use. 
B) consumptive use. 
C) water withdrawal. 
D) offstream. 
A) nonconsumptive use. 
B) consumptive use. 
C) water withdrawal. 
D) offstream.

Question 8

The same amount of rain can result in different field capacities depending upon the soil type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Northern Hemisphere is dominated by oceans,whereas the Southern Hemisphere is dominated by land masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

On a hot day,a tree can transpire hundreds of liters of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered an issue pertaining to water resources in the future?

Accepted Answer

A) Pollution will limit the water-resource base. 
B) Regional drought will increase pressure on groundwater resources. 
C) Growing populations will continue to exploit water resources. 
D) Desalination will exacerbate dwindling freshwater supplies. 
A) Pollution will limit the water-resource base. 
B) Regional drought will increase pressure on groundwater resources. 
C) Growing populations will continue to exploit water resources. 
D) Desalination will exacerbate dwindling freshwater supplies.

Question 12

Water resources represent a transboundary resource,with river basins and other water sources crossing into multiple countries,states,or other jurisdictional boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Precipitation is the main source of groundwater,percolating downward as gravitational water from the soil moisture zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The upper limit of the zone of saturation is known as the water table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A water surplus occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) the potential evapotranspiration demand cannot be satisfied by precipitation inputs. 
B) additional water exists after potential evapotranspiration is satisfied by precipitation inputs. 
C) the additional inputs of water into a system are not enough to satisfy potential evapotranspiration. 
D) potential evapotranspiration is greater than soil moisture. 
A) the potential evapotranspiration demand cannot be satisfied by precipitation inputs. 
B) additional water exists after potential evapotranspiration is satisfied by precipitation inputs. 
C) the additional inputs of water into a system are not enough to satisfy potential evapotranspiration. 
D) potential evapotranspiration is greater than soil moisture.

Question 16

If one were to map a vertical profile of groundwater resources,which of the following is CORRECT order from top to bottom?

Accepted Answer

A) Zone of aeration zone of saturation water table impermeable rock 
B) Water table zone of aeration zone of saturation impermeable rock 
C) Zone of saturation water table zone of aeration impermeable rock 
D) Zone of aeration water table zone of saturation impermeable rock 
A) Zone of aeration zone of saturation water table impermeable rock 
B) Water table zone of aeration zone of saturation impermeable rock 
C) Zone of saturation water table zone of aeration impermeable rock 
D) Zone of aeration water table zone of saturation impermeable rock

Question 17

Briefly describe the various surface water resources.Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area,such as water transfer pr or dams?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but differen

Question 18

The highest precipitation values in the United States occur in the Great Plains region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Soil and rock that are less than saturated through which gravitational water moves is known as the zone of aeration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT necessary for an aquifer to exist?

Accepted Answer

A) Hygroscopic water 
B) Porosity 
C) Zone of saturation 
D) Permeability 
A) Hygroscopic water 
B) Porosity 
C) Zone of saturation 
D) Permeability

Soil moisture tightly bound to each soil particle and unavailable for plant use is termed_______ water.

Most evaporation occurs over the land surface.

A drought defined based on decreases in streamflow,lowering of reservoir levels,and declines in snowpacks is a(n)

Hydropower power currently provides the world with approximately_________ of the worldʹs electricity.

Sea-level change caused by glacial activity is known as glacioeustasy.

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

The permanent removal of water from the immediate water environment is known as

The same amount of rain can result in different field capacities depending upon the soil type.

The Northern Hemisphere is dominated by oceans,whereas the Southern Hemisphere is dominated by land masses.

On a hot day,a tree can transpire hundreds of liters of water.

Which of the following is NOT considered an issue pertaining to water resources in the future?

Water resources represent a transboundary resource,with river basins and other water sources crossing into multiple countries,states,or other jurisdictional boundaries.

Precipitation is the main source of groundwater,percolating downward as gravitational water from the soil moisture zone.

The upper limit of the zone of saturation is known as the water table.

A water surplus occurs when

If one were to map a vertical profile of groundwater resources,which of the following is CORRECT order from top to bottom?

Briefly describe the various surface water resources.Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area,such as water transfer pr or dams?

The highest precipitation values in the United States occur in the Great Plains region.

Soil and rock that are less than saturated through which gravitational water moves is known as the zone of aeration.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for an aquifer to exist?

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Exam 6: Water on Earth

Soil moisture tightly bound to each soil particle and unavailable for plant use is termed_______ water.

Most evaporation occurs over the land surface.

A drought defined based on decreases in streamflow,lowering of reservoir levels,and declines in snowpacks is a(n)

Hydropower power currently provides the world with approximately_________ of the worldʹs electricity.

Sea-level change caused by glacial activity is known as glacioeustasy.

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

The permanent removal of water from the immediate water environment is known as

The same amount of rain can result in different field capacities depending upon the soil type.

The Northern Hemisphere is dominated by oceans,whereas the Southern Hemisphere is dominated by land masses.

On a hot day,a tree can transpire hundreds of liters of water.

Which of the following is NOT considered an issue pertaining to water resources in the future?

Water resources represent a transboundary resource,with river basins and other water sources crossing into multiple countries,states,or other jurisdictional boundaries.

Precipitation is the main source of groundwater,percolating downward as gravitational water from the soil moisture zone.

The upper limit of the zone of saturation is known as the water table.

A water surplus occurs when

If one were to map a vertical profile of groundwater resources,which of the following is CORRECT order from top to bottom?

Briefly describe the various surface water resources.Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area,such as water transfer pr or dams?

The highest precipitation values in the United States occur in the Great Plains region.

Soil and rock that are less than saturated through which gravitational water moves is known as the zone of aeration.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for an aquifer to exist?

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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