Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Movement and Storage of Groundwater

Movement and Storage of Groundwater

1
The depth of the water table below the surface of land __________.
A)is deep below a lake or river
B)is above the surface of a swamp
C)is always found at a depth of 3 m
D)varies depending on local conditions
2
What is the largest freshwater supply in the world?
A)ice caps and glaciers
B)groundwater
C)the ocean
D)rivers and lakes
3
Soil can hold water because of its __________.
A)porosity
B)poorly sorted material
C)well-sorted material
D)permeability
4
What is one possible consequence of excessive withdrawal of groundwater?
A)subsidence
B)faulty septic tanks
C)change in sea level
D)pollution
5
Groundwater flow takes place through layers called __________.
A)aquicludes
B)aquifers
C)the zone of saturation
D)saturated materials
6
What can be said about the two figures shown?
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A)Sample B has greater permeability.
B)Sample B holds the most groundwater.
C)Sample A has greater porosity.
D)Sample A is poorly sorted.
7
Water can move through soil because of the soil's __________.
A)well-sorted material
B)impermeable layer
C)permeability
D)porosity
8
If you were going to make a pond in your backyard, which material would you choose to line the bottom?
A)a mixture of sand, silt, and clay
B)sand
C)silt
D)clay
9
The highest percent of porosity is found in __________.
A)the water table
B)poorly sorted sediments
C)impermeable layers
D)well-sorted materials
10
How does water get into the ground?
A)infiltration
B)precipitation
C)evaporation
D)condensation
11
What is the largest water supply in the world?
A)ice caps and glaciers
B)rivers and lakes
C)the ocean
D)groundwater
12
What type of rock has the lowest permeability?
A)shale
B)highly fractured rock
C)limestone
D)sandstone
13
How does water get into the atmosphere?
A)condensation
B)evaporation
C)precipitation
D)infiltration
14
According to the figure, what is the lowest part of groundwater storage shown?
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A)water table
B)zone of saturation
C)soil moisture
D)zone of aeration
15
Groundwater is __________ percent of the world's water supply.
A)0.009
B)0.31
C)31
D)2.15
16
When does groundwater become surface water?
A)when the rock at Earth's surface has high porosity
B)when a new lake or stream is formed
C)when the zone of saturation is lowered
D)when the water table intersects Earth's surface
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