Question 1

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Potential evapostranspiration 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

Question 4

Potential evapotranspiration (POTET), when reduced by the deficit (DEFIC), yields the actual evapotranspiration value for a given time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term "cone of depression" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a change in the level of the soil water zone. 
B)  a depression in the water table formed by rapid groundwater withdrawal. 
C)  a depression in Earth's surface formed by groundwater withdrawal. 
D)  a graphical representation of the decline in the rate of groundwater flow as an aquifer dries out. 
A)  a change in the level of the soil water zone. 
B)  a depression in the water table formed by rapid groundwater withdrawal. 
C)  a depression in Earth's surface formed by groundwater withdrawal. 
D)  a graphical representation of the decline in the rate of groundwater flow as an aquifer dries out.

Question 6

Describe the location and percentage of all water on Earth. Where are the largest repositories; where are the smallest repositories?

Accepted Answer

Oceans-97.22% of all Earth's water; 2.78

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Other than ice sheets and glaciers, the largest repository of fresh water is located in

Accepted Answer

A)  lakes and saline seas. 
B)  groundwater. 
C)  soil moisture storage. 
D)  rivers and streams. 
A)  lakes and saline seas. 
B)  groundwater. 
C)  soil moisture storage. 
D)  rivers and streams.

Question 9

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

Question 10

The Colorado River is an exotic stream. This means

Accepted Answer

A)  it contains a variety of exotic species, which it transports from its source to all regions through which it flows. 
B)  it mostly flows through arid environments, though its headwaters are located in a region of water surplus. 
C)  it is used for multiple purposes, including hydroelectricity generation, irrigation, water supplies, and recreation. 
D)  it crosses multiple countries, as well as states, in its path to the sea. 
A)  it contains a variety of exotic species, which it transports from its source to all regions through which it flows. 
B)  it mostly flows through arid environments, though its headwaters are located in a region of water surplus. 
C)  it is used for multiple purposes, including hydroelectricity generation, irrigation, water supplies, and recreation. 
D)  it crosses multiple countries, as well as states, in its path to the sea.

Question 11

The amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay is ________ than that for sand and silt.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater 
B)  less 
C)  approximately the same 
A)  greater 
B)  less 
C)  approximately the same

Question 12

The ________ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

At wilting point, no water remains in the soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not an example of a potential surface water resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial lakes 
B)  aquifers 
C)  glaciers 
D)  rivers 
A)  artificial lakes 
B)  aquifers 
C)  glaciers 
D)  rivers

Question 17

Desalination removes organic compounds, debris, and salinity from seawater and represents a method to provide potable water for domestic use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which groundwater flow is restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a main component of the hydrologic cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere 
B)  surface 
C)  cryosphere 
D)  subsurface 
A)  atmosphere 
B)  surface 
C)  cryosphere 
D)  subsurface

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

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

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

Potential evapotranspiration (POTET), when reduced by the deficit (DEFIC), yields the actual evapotranspiration value for a given time period.

The term "cone of depression" refers to

Describe the location and percentage of all water on Earth. Where are the largest repositories; where are the smallest repositories?

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

Other than ice sheets and glaciers, the largest repository of fresh water is located in

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

The Colorado River is an exotic stream. This means

The amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay is ________ than that for sand and silt.

The ________ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

At wilting point, no water remains in the soil.

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

Which of the following is not an example of a potential surface water resource?

Desalination removes organic compounds, debris, and salinity from seawater and represents a method to provide potable water for domestic use.

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

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which groundwater flow is restricted.

Which of the following is not a main component of the hydrologic cycle?

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The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

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

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

Potential evapotranspiration (POTET), when reduced by the deficit (DEFIC), yields the actual evapotranspiration value for a given time period.

The term "cone of depression" refers to

Describe the location and percentage of all water on Earth. Where are the largest repositories; where are the smallest repositories?

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

Other than ice sheets and glaciers, the largest repository of fresh water is located in

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

The Colorado River is an exotic stream. This means

The amount of water associated with the wilting point in clay is ________ than that for sand and silt.

The ________ Ocean contains the largest volume of water.

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

At wilting point, no water remains in the soil.

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

Which of the following is not an example of a potential surface water resource?

Desalination removes organic compounds, debris, and salinity from seawater and represents a method to provide potable water for domestic use.

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

An aquifer is an impermeable surface through which groundwater flow is restricted.

Which of the following is not a main component of the hydrologic cycle?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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