Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Surface Water Movement

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
What are large particles that are rolled or pushed on the bed of the stream called?
A)bed load
B)discharge
C)runoff
D)suspended load
2
__________ is the measure of the volume of stream water that flows over a certain location over a given amount of time.
A)discharge
B)runoff
C)velocity
D)bed load
3
What is the name for the land area that separates two watersheds?
A)an island
B)a divide
C)a peninsula
D)a stream bank
4
Which factor does not influence whether water will become runoff or not?
A)the amount of pore spaces in the soil
B)the type and length of a rain storm
C)the position along the watershed
D)the variation in the types of vegetation
5
What do USGS gauging stations directly measure?
A)discharge of a stream
B)amount of dissolve material
C)water levels of streams
D)quality of watersheds
6
Which combination of characteristics allows the greatest amount of water to infiltrate into the ground?
A)low slopes, clay-rich soils, and hot temperatures
B)little slopes, sandy soils, and cool temperatures
C)steep slopes, sandy soil, and hot temperatures
D)steep slopes, silty soils, and cool temperatures
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