Exam 11: Ground Water and Water Resources

The ease with which fluids pass through a rock is determined by the rock's

The set of processes by which ground water is replenished is termed

By definition,the water table never extends above the ground surface.

Existing treaties actually allocate more Colorado River water than its typical total annual stream flow.

Water use for irrigation in the region of the Aral Sea has resulted in

Where abundant groundwater percolates through limestones,____________ may be formed.

Water stored in aquifers is stationary and does not take part in the hydrologic cycle.

A problem associated with aquifers in coastal regions is

Artesian water is desirable because it is unusually pure and clean.

Treated wastewater can be recycled for irrigation or even as drinking water to extend water supplies.

A perched water table is a highly desirable and reliable source of ground water.

Karst aquifers

One of the problems associated with the desalination of water for irrigation applications is the cost.

The zone of saturation is also commonly referred to as

Artesian conditions require

If the water were unconfined,the height to which the water's pressure would raise the surface is called as the _______ surface.

Water in the High Plains (Ogallala)aquifer system has been equitably divided by treaty among the states overlying it.

The Aral Sea provides a good illustration of international cooperation in water-resource management,with the additional benefit of enhancing commercial fishing opportunities.