Question 1

The largest fresh water lake in the world by volume is

Accepted Answer

A) Lake Superior. 
B) Lake Tanganyika. 
C) Lake Michigan. 
D) Lake Baikal. 
A) Lake Superior. 
B) Lake Tanganyika. 
C) Lake Michigan. 
D) Lake Baikal.

Question 2

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as iffluent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the water budget,_______is the major ʺreceiptʺ and_______ is the major ʺexpenditure.ʺ

Accepted Answer

A) precipitation; evapotranspiration 
B) outgassing; dissociation 
C) evapotranspiration; precipitation 
D) insolation; radiative cooling 
A) precipitation; evapotranspiration 
B) outgassing; dissociation 
C) evapotranspiration; precipitation 
D) insolation; radiative cooling

Question 4

Water enters the soil in a process called _______,and then moves downward through the soil in a process called _______.

Accepted Answer

A) throughfall; percolation 
B) percolation; infiltration 
C) percolation; throughfall 
D) infiltration; percolation 
A) throughfall; percolation 
B) percolation; infiltration 
C) percolation; throughfall 
D) infiltration; percolation

Question 5

What are the two basic pathways precipitation can take once it reaches Earthʹs surface?

Accepted Answer

The two basic pathways are overland flow

Question 6

About 50 percent of the 125,000 km3 (30,000 mi3)of freshwater in lakes is

Accepted Answer

A) in the Great Lakes. 
B) located in the 40 largest lakes. 
C) located in just seven lakes. 
D) saline. 
A) in the Great Lakes. 
B) located in the 40 largest lakes. 
C) located in just seven lakes. 
D) saline.

Question 7

Earthʹs oceans possess

Accepted Answer

A) about the same amount of water as is in the atmosphere. 
B) fifty percent of Earthʹs waters. 
C) ninety-seven percent of Earthʹs waters. 
D) most of the fresh water on Earth. 
A) about the same amount of water as is in the atmosphere. 
B) fifty percent of Earthʹs waters. 
C) ninety-seven percent of Earthʹs waters. 
D) most of the fresh water on Earth.

Question 8

Of all the surface freshwater on Earth,over 99% is in ice and glaciers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Combined,water in the atmosphere and in rivers and streams accounts for approximately 4% of all freshwater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Drawdown refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the lowering of an aquifer from overuse. 
B) the potentiometric surface of an aquifer. 
C) the aquifer recharge area. 
D) effluent conditions where groundwater feed streamflow. 
A) the lowering of an aquifer from overuse. 
B) the potentiometric surface of an aquifer. 
C) the aquifer recharge area. 
D) effluent conditions where groundwater feed streamflow.

Question 11

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Transpiration refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface. 
B) an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured. 
C) the outward movement of water from plant leaves. 
D) evaporation. 
A) the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface. 
B) an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured. 
C) the outward movement of water from plant leaves. 
D) evaporation.

Question 13

Water availability per person is expected to increase within the next 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An estimated_______ percent of precipitation over land infiltrates the subsurface,of which_______ percent returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) 44; 80 
B) 35; 97 
C) 76; 85 
D) 75; 75 
A) 44; 80 
B) 35; 97 
C) 76; 85 
D) 75; 75

Question 15

The largest known aquifer system in North America is the High Plains Aquifer (Ogallala Aquifer).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the United States,evapotranspiration tends to be highest in the southwest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Outgassing refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the dynamic equilibrium between surface and ocean water. 
B) changes in the total amount of water on Earth through evapotranspiration. 
C) process in which water and water vapor emerge from deep layers within and below Earthʹs crust. 
D) a steady-state equilibrium in the water system caused by cycles of evaporation and condensation. 
A) the dynamic equilibrium between surface and ocean water. 
B) changes in the total amount of water on Earth through evapotranspiration. 
C) process in which water and water vapor emerge from deep layers within and below Earthʹs crust. 
D) a steady-state equilibrium in the water system caused by cycles of evaporation and condensation.

Question 18

Meltwater from glaciers and snowpacks provide water for humans in many parts of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in the United States and Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount withdrawn is equal to river discharges in the United States. 
B) The percentage of withdrawals in the United States and Canada are about the same. 
C) Withdrawals increased 150 percent between 1950 and 2000. 
D) Groundwater pumping is presently not exceeding water recharge rates. 
A) The amount withdrawn is equal to river discharges in the United States. 
B) The percentage of withdrawals in the United States and Canada are about the same. 
C) Withdrawals increased 150 percent between 1950 and 2000. 
D) Groundwater pumping is presently not exceeding water recharge rates.

Question 20

Potential evapotranspiration is a direct measurement of the amount of evapotranspiration that occurs in a given area during a given period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The largest fresh water lake in the world by volume is

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as iffluent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

In the water budget,_is the major ʺreceiptʺ and_ is the major ʺexpenditure.ʺ

Water enters the soil in a process called _,and then moves downward through the soil in a process called _.

What are the two basic pathways precipitation can take once it reaches Earthʹs surface?

About 50 percent of the 125,000 km3 (30,000 mi3)of freshwater in lakes is

Earthʹs oceans possess

Of all the surface freshwater on Earth,over 99% is in ice and glaciers.

Combined,water in the atmosphere and in rivers and streams accounts for approximately 4% of all freshwater.

Drawdown refers to

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

Transpiration refers to

Water availability per person is expected to increase within the next 50 years.

An estimated_ percent of precipitation over land infiltrates the subsurface,of which_ percent returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

The largest known aquifer system in North America is the High Plains Aquifer (Ogallala Aquifer).

In the United States,evapotranspiration tends to be highest in the southwest.

Outgassing refers to

Meltwater from glaciers and snowpacks provide water for humans in many parts of the world.

Which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in the United States and Canada?

Potential evapotranspiration is a direct measurement of the amount of evapotranspiration that occurs in a given area during a given period of time.

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The largest fresh water lake in the world by volume is

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as iffluent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

In the water budget,_______is the major ʺreceiptʺ and_______ is the major ʺexpenditure.ʺ

Water enters the soil in a process called _______,and then moves downward through the soil in a process called _______.

What are the two basic pathways precipitation can take once it reaches Earthʹs surface?

About 50 percent of the 125,000 km3 (30,000 mi3)of freshwater in lakes is

Earthʹs oceans possess

Of all the surface freshwater on Earth,over 99% is in ice and glaciers.

Combined,water in the atmosphere and in rivers and streams accounts for approximately 4% of all freshwater.

Drawdown refers to

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

Transpiration refers to

Water availability per person is expected to increase within the next 50 years.

An estimated_______ percent of precipitation over land infiltrates the subsurface,of which_______ percent returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.

The largest known aquifer system in North America is the High Plains Aquifer (Ogallala Aquifer).

In the United States,evapotranspiration tends to be highest in the southwest.

Outgassing refers to

Meltwater from glaciers and snowpacks provide water for humans in many parts of the world.

Which of the following accurately describes annual groundwater withdrawal in the United States and Canada?

Potential evapotranspiration is a direct measurement of the amount of evapotranspiration that occurs in a given area during a given period of time.

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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In the water budget,_is the major ʺreceiptʺ and_ is the major ʺexpenditure.ʺ

Water enters the soil in a process called _,and then moves downward through the soil in a process called _.

An estimated_ percent of precipitation over land infiltrates the subsurface,of which_ percent returns to the atmosphere via evapotranspiration.