Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Movement and Storage of Groundwater

Self-Check Quizzes-English

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
Soil can hold water because of its __________.
A)porosity
B)poorly sorted material
C)well-sorted material
D)permeability
3
How is the water of a hot spring heated?
A)It flows in an open area that is heated by solar activity.
B)It is heated from the body heat of humans.
C)It is heated for no natural reason.
D)It flows close to an area of recent igneous activity.
4
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
5
How does water get into the ground?
A)infiltration
B)precipitation
C)evaporation
D)condensation
6
What type of rock has the lowest permeability?
A)shale
B)highly fractured rock
C)limestone
D)sandstone
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