Exam 9: Water Resources

Which of the following would decrease the rate at which evapotranspiration occurs?

Groundwater represents the largest potential freshwater source on Earth.

Draw and label a diagram of the hydrologic cycle.

Actual evapotranspiration (ACTET) is determined by

Which of the following is true of precipitation in North America?

Water availability per person is expected to increase within the next 50 years.

Potential evapotranspiration refers to

The net movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface into air that is less than saturated is known as

In the United States, evapotranspiration tends to be highest in the southwest.

The Northern Hemisphere is dominated by oceans, whereas the Southern Hemisphere is dominated by land masses.

Outgassing refers to

Water resources represent a transboundary resource, with river basins and other water sources crossing into multiple countries, states, or other jurisdictional boundaries.

The hydrologic cycle

The utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities is known as

Socio-economic factors are not considered when evaluating the effects of drought.

Drawdown refers to

Which of the following is an example of the consumptive use of water?

The largest known aquifer system in North America is the High Plains Aquifer (Ogallala Aquifer).

Potential evapotranspiration is a measure of water demand.

In the water budget, ________ is the major receipt and ________ is the major expenditure.