Question 1

Actual evapotranspiration (ACTET) is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  deficit subtracted from Precipitation total. 
B)  surplus subtracted from Precipitation total. 
C)  surplus subtracted from Potential Evaporation. 
D)  deficit subtracted from Potential Evaporation. 
A)  deficit subtracted from Precipitation total. 
B)  surplus subtracted from Precipitation total. 
C)  surplus subtracted from Potential Evaporation. 
D)  deficit subtracted from Potential Evaporation.

Question 2

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  zone of saturation. 
B)  gravitational zone. 
C)  water table. 
D)  base flow. 
A)  zone of saturation. 
B)  gravitational zone. 
C)  water table. 
D)  base flow.

Question 4

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Center pivot agriculture which pumps water from an aquifer is an example of instream water use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Soil moisture that plants are capable of accessing and using is called

Accepted Answer

A)  wilting point water. 
B)  free molecular water. 
C)  capillary water. 
D)  hygroscopic water. 
A)  wilting point water. 
B)  free molecular water. 
C)  capillary water. 
D)  hygroscopic water.

Question 7

The water in wetlands is

Accepted Answer

A)  always freshwater. 
B)  always saltwater. 
C)  either freshwater or saltwater. 
D)  too polluted to use as a water resource. 
A)  always freshwater. 
B)  always saltwater. 
C)  either freshwater or saltwater. 
D)  too polluted to use as a water resource.

Question 8

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The main source of groundwater is

Accepted Answer

A)  hygroscopic water in the soil. 
B)  surface water where it intersects the zone of recharge. 
C)  precipitation that percolates downward as gravitational water. 
D)  the zone of aeration above the water table. 
A)  hygroscopic water in the soil. 
B)  surface water where it intersects the zone of recharge. 
C)  precipitation that percolates downward as gravitational water. 
D)  the zone of aeration above the water table.

Question 10

The difference between the wilting point and field capacity is approximately equal to

Accepted Answer

A)  wilting point water. 
B)  gravitational water. 
C)  available water. 
D)  hygroscopic water. 
A)  wilting point water. 
B)  gravitational water. 
C)  available water. 
D)  hygroscopic water.

Question 11

Which of the following is not used to estimate potential evapotranspiration (POTET) using Thornthwaite's method?

Accepted Answer

A)  average daily temperature 
B)  average day length 
C)  average wind speed 
D)  average monthly temperatures 
A)  average daily temperature 
B)  average day length 
C)  average wind speed 
D)  average monthly temperatures

Question 12

Briefly describe the various surface water resources. Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area, such as water transfer projects or dams?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but differe

Question 13

Transpiration refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface. 
B)  the outward movement of water from plant leaves. 
C)  an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured. 
D)  evaporation. 
A)  the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface. 
B)  the outward movement of water from plant leaves. 
C)  an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured. 
D)  evaporation.

Question 14

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ occurs when precipitation lands on vegetation or other land cover before reaching the surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infiltration 
B)  Overland flow 
C)  Interception 
D)  Surface runoff 
A)  Infiltration 
B)  Overland flow 
C)  Interception 
D)  Surface runoff

Question 16

The hydrologic cycle doesn't include water

Accepted Answer

A)  at the surface of Earth and in the oceans. 
B)  in the atmosphere. 
C)  at a depth of up to several kilometers below the surface. 
D)  from the liquid outer core. 
A)  at the surface of Earth and in the oceans. 
B)  in the atmosphere. 
C)  at a depth of up to several kilometers below the surface. 
D)  from the liquid outer core.

Question 17

When the soil is saturated, additional inputs of water may puddle on the surface or flow downslope as overland flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term "groundwater mining" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the removal of overlying rock to reach groundwater. 
B)  the excavation of tunnels to reach groundwater. 
C)  the use of groundwater to mine minerals. 
D)  the removal of groundwater at a rate faster than that at which it can be replaced. 
A)  the removal of overlying rock to reach groundwater. 
B)  the excavation of tunnels to reach groundwater. 
C)  the use of groundwater to mine minerals. 
D)  the removal of groundwater at a rate faster than that at which it can be replaced.

Question 19

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands, the moisture condition is described as

Accepted Answer

A)  actual evapotranspiration. 
B)  a surplus. 
C)  a deficit. 
D)  soil moisture utilization. 
A)  actual evapotranspiration. 
B)  a surplus. 
C)  a deficit. 
D)  soil moisture utilization.

Question 20

Of the following, which soil type has the highest field capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  loam 
B)  clay loam 
C)  silt loam 
D)  sandy loam 
A)  loam 
B)  clay loam 
C)  silt loam 
D)  sandy loam

Actual evapotranspiration (ACTET) is determined by

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Center pivot agriculture which pumps water from an aquifer is an example of instream water use.

Soil moisture that plants are capable of accessing and using is called

The water in wetlands is

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

The main source of groundwater is

The difference between the wilting point and field capacity is approximately equal to

Which of the following is not used to estimate potential evapotranspiration (POTET) using Thornthwaite's method?

Briefly describe the various surface water resources. Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area, such as water transfer projects or dams?

Transpiration refers to

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

________ occurs when precipitation lands on vegetation or other land cover before reaching the surface.

The hydrologic cycle doesn't include water

When the soil is saturated, additional inputs of water may puddle on the surface or flow downslope as overland flow.

The term "groundwater mining" refers to

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands, the moisture condition is described as

Of the following, which soil type has the highest field capacity?

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Actual evapotranspiration (ACTET) is determined by

Capillary water is held in the soil against the pull of gravity by surface tension and hydrogen bonding.

The subsurface are in which all pore spaces are completely fill with water is known as

Hygroscopic water and gravitational water are available for plant use.

Center pivot agriculture which pumps water from an aquifer is an example of instream water use.

Soil moisture that plants are capable of accessing and using is called

The water in wetlands is

Precise measurements of evapotranspiration are difficult.

The main source of groundwater is

The difference between the wilting point and field capacity is approximately equal to

Which of the following is not used to estimate potential evapotranspiration (POTET) using Thornthwaite's method?

Briefly describe the various surface water resources. Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area, such as water transfer projects or dams?

Transpiration refers to

An erupting geyser is an example of outgassing.

________ occurs when precipitation lands on vegetation or other land cover before reaching the surface.

The hydrologic cycle doesn't include water

When the soil is saturated, additional inputs of water may puddle on the surface or flow downslope as overland flow.

The term "groundwater mining" refers to

If precipitation and soil moisture are inadequate to meet potential evapotranspiration demands, the moisture condition is described as

Of the following, which soil type has the highest field capacity?

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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