Question 1

The ultimate source of groundwater is the oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most effective aquifer is likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) be composed of metamorphic rock 
B) be composed of igneous rock 
C) have well-sorted and well-rounded sediments with high permeability 
D) have high porosity and low permeability 
E) have low porosity and high permeability 
A) be composed of metamorphic rock 
B) be composed of igneous rock 
C) have well-sorted and well-rounded sediments with high permeability 
D) have high porosity and low permeability 
E) have low porosity and high permeability

Question 3

What are some possible consequences of modifications to the groundwater system caused by human usage?

Accepted Answer

Possible consequences include

Question 4

The boundary between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The boundary between the zone of aeration...

Question 5

Which of the following is most porous?

Accepted Answer

A) sand 
B) soil 
C) gravel 
D) silt 
E) clay 
A) sand 
B) soil 
C) gravel 
D) silt 
E) clay

Question 6

What is a cone of depression, where is it found, and what causes it? Why can large cones of depression be a serious problem?

Accepted Answer

A cone of depression is where the water

Question 7

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a controversial new technology that has divided scientists and the energy sector on environmental and economic issues. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fracking and whether you think the pros outweigh the cons.

Accepted Answer

Advantages
1. reduces energy dependence

Question 8

When water is removed faster than it can be recharged, sediments may become compacted in a process called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) intrusion 
B) demarcation 
C) desalinization 
D) subduction 
E) subsidence 
A) intrusion 
B) demarcation 
C) desalinization 
D) subduction 
E) subsidence

Question 9

Where does groundwater discharge naturally?

Accepted Answer

A) only in the ocean 
B) only in springs 
C) only in streams 
D) only in aquifers 
E) wherever the groundwater table intersects the ground surface 
A) only in the ocean 
B) only in springs 
C) only in streams 
D) only in aquifers 
E) wherever the groundwater table intersects the ground surface

Question 10

What conditions are needed for the development of karst topography?

Accepted Answer

A) humid climate 
B) arid climate 
C) carbonate bedrock at a shallow depth 
D) humid climate and carbonate bedrock at a shallow depth 
E) an artesian aquifer 
A) humid climate 
B) arid climate 
C) carbonate bedrock at a shallow depth 
D) humid climate and carbonate bedrock at a shallow depth 
E) an artesian aquifer

Question 11

How are oil and gas extracted in the hydraulic fracturing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Injection of high-pressure fracking fluids increases the permeability of the rock and allows oil and gas to move into the well. 
B) Injection of high-pressure fracking fluids forces low-pressure oil and gas to the surface. 
C) Horizontal wells are drilled, and the oil and gas is pumped out. 
D) Injection of low-pressure fracking fluids enlarges pore spaces allowing the oil and gas to be pumped out. 
E) Injections of fracking fluid are used to generate small earthquakes, which shake oil and gas to the surface. 
A) Injection of high-pressure fracking fluids increases the permeability of the rock and allows oil and gas to move into the well. 
B) Injection of high-pressure fracking fluids forces low-pressure oil and gas to the surface. 
C) Horizontal wells are drilled, and the oil and gas is pumped out. 
D) Injection of low-pressure fracking fluids enlarges pore spaces allowing the oil and gas to be pumped out. 
E) Injections of fracking fluid are used to generate small earthquakes, which shake oil and gas to the surface.

Question 12

____________________ contains high concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium ions which can form precipitates on pipes, water heaters, and dishes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ contains high concentrations of dissolved calcium...

Question 13

The zone of aeration contains ____.

Accepted Answer

A) air only in pore spaces 
B) air and water in pore spaces 
C) water only in pores spaces 
D) no pore spaces 
E) extra large pore spaces 
A) air only in pore spaces 
B) air and water in pore spaces 
C) water only in pores spaces 
D) no pore spaces 
E) extra large pore spaces

Question 14

In hilly country, the groundwater table's highest elevation occurs in stream valleys and around lakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A local aquiclude within a larger aquifer results in a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) cone of depression 
B) perched water table 
C) artesian aquifer 
D) zone of aeration 
E) zone of saturation 
A) cone of depression 
B) perched water table 
C) artesian aquifer 
D) zone of aeration 
E) zone of saturation

Question 16

Sinkholes are becoming more prevalent in Florida, especially where populations are growing. Discuss how sinkholes form, and explain what might account for the observed increase in Florida.

Accepted Answer

Sinkholes can form when a cave roof coll

Question 17

Groundwater will move through any rock\sediment or soil that is porous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement about cones of depression is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They form when water inflow exceeds water withdrawal. 
B) They affect large regions and have extensive economic impact. 
C) They lower the water table around a well. 
D) They only form immediately after a well is drilled. 
E) They get narrower closer to the well head. 
A) They form when water inflow exceeds water withdrawal. 
B) They affect large regions and have extensive economic impact. 
C) They lower the water table around a well. 
D) They only form immediately after a well is drilled. 
E) They get narrower closer to the well head.

Exam 13: Groundwater

The ultimate source of groundwater is the oceans.

The most effective aquifer is likely to ____.

What are some possible consequences of modifications to the groundwater system caused by human usage?

The boundary between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation is known as the ____________________.

Which of the following is most porous?

What is a cone of depression, where is it found, and what causes it? Why can large cones of depression be a serious problem?

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a controversial new technology that has divided scientists and the energy sector on environmental and economic issues. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fracking and whether you think the pros outweigh the cons.

When water is removed faster than it can be recharged, sediments may become compacted in a process called ____.

Where does groundwater discharge naturally?

What conditions are needed for the development of karst topography?

How are oil and gas extracted in the hydraulic fracturing process?

____________________ contains high concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium ions which can form precipitates on pipes, water heaters, and dishes.

The zone of aeration contains ____.

In hilly country, the groundwater table's highest elevation occurs in stream valleys and around lakes.

A local aquiclude within a larger aquifer results in a(n)____.

Sinkholes are becoming more prevalent in Florida, especially where populations are growing. Discuss how sinkholes form, and explain what might account for the observed increase in Florida.

Groundwater will move through any rock\sediment or soil that is porous.

Which statement about cones of depression is true?

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