Question 1

What direction is the stream flowing in this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  East 
B)  West 
C)  No way to tell 
A)  East 
B)  West 
C)  No way to tell

Question 2

Use the diagram to answer this question.
  
-Where is the cut bank?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point a 
B)  Point b 
C)  Point c 
D)  Point d 
A)  Point a 
B)  Point b 
C)  Point c 
D)  Point d

Question 3

Which statement about lateral migration is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streams migrate in the direction of erosion. 
B)  Streams migrate opposite the direction of erosion. 
C)  Streams migrate without regard to erosion. 
A)  Streams migrate in the direction of erosion. 
B)  Streams migrate opposite the direction of erosion. 
C)  Streams migrate without regard to erosion.

Question 4

The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).
Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose answer a) for arrow 3.
  
-Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram for number 10. (Note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation 
A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation

Question 5

The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).
Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose answer a) for arrow 3.
  
-Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram for number 8. (Note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation 
A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation

Question 6

Wetlands help to minimize the effects flooding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most rivers flow from north to south in the northern hemisphere which is opposite that of the southern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

-Use the data shown to determine recurrence intervals for the river. This river has had 39 floods over the past 100 years. What is the recurrence interval for the 10th ranked flood?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5

Question 9

The following diagram illustrates streams in a set of drainage basins.
  
-All other variables related to stream size being equal, which stream in the diagram above will have the largest discharge?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 10

-Which load is responsible for the most stream erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspended load 
B)  Bed load 
C)  Dissolved load 
A)  Suspended load 
B)  Bed load 
C)  Dissolved load

Question 11

Where do stream channels experience the most erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the inside of a bend where velocity is lower 
B)  On the inside of a bend where the velocity is higher 
C)  On the outside of a bend where the velocity is lower 
D)  On the outside of a bend where the velocity is higher 
A)  On the inside of a bend where velocity is lower 
B)  On the inside of a bend where the velocity is higher 
C)  On the outside of a bend where the velocity is lower 
D)  On the outside of a bend where the velocity is higher

Question 12

Globally, what is the largest source of fresh water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Groundwater 
B)  Great Lakes 
C)  Glacial ice 
A)  Groundwater 
B)  Great Lakes 
C)  Glacial ice

Question 13

Use the following idealized stream channel to answer this question.
  
-What is the discharge?

Accepted Answer

A)  XYZ 
B)  XYY 
C)  X+Y+Y 
D)  X+Y+Z 
A)  XYZ 
B)  XYY 
C)  X+Y+Y 
D)  X+Y+Z

Question 14

The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).
Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose answer a) for arrow 3.
  
-Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram for number 6. (Note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation 
A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation

Question 15

Which statement about the stream cross-sectional velocity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Velocity is lowest in the center where friction is highest. 
B)  Velocity is highest in the center where friction is lowest. 
C)  Velocity is lowest in the center where friction is lowest. 
D)  Velocity is highest in the center where friction is highest. 
A)  Velocity is lowest in the center where friction is highest. 
B)  Velocity is highest in the center where friction is lowest. 
C)  Velocity is lowest in the center where friction is lowest. 
D)  Velocity is highest in the center where friction is highest.

Question 16

Use this stream-related diagram to answer the following questions.
  
-Where is the highest average stream velocity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point A 
B)  Point B 
C)  Point C 
A)  Point A 
B)  Point B 
C)  Point C

Question 17

-Why did the stream pattern shown above develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  The surface geology is probably very uniform. 
B)  This is probably an area with alternating layers of weak and resistant rock. 
C)  This is probably a volcanic area. 
A)  The surface geology is probably very uniform. 
B)  This is probably an area with alternating layers of weak and resistant rock. 
C)  This is probably a volcanic area.

Question 18

Use the Hydrologic Cycle diagram to answer this question.
  
-In an arid climate, which process contributes the greatest volume of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrow 3 
B)  Arrow 9 
C)  Arrow 10 
A)  Arrow 3 
B)  Arrow 9 
C)  Arrow 10

Question 19

The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).
Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose answer a) for arrow 3.
  
-Match the letters below to the arrow on the diagram for number 7. (Note: some letters may be used for more than one arrow).

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation 
A)  Evaporation 
B)  Infiltration 
C)  Transpiration 
D)  Runoff 
E)  Precipitation

Question 20

Which of the following is not a flood prevention measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levees 
B)  Dams 
C)  Flood insurance 
A)  Levees 
B)  Dams 
C)  Flood insurance

What direction is the stream flowing in this image?

Use the diagram to answer this question. -Where is the cut bank?

Which statement about lateral migration is true?

Wetlands help to minimize the effects flooding.

Most rivers flow from north to south in the northern hemisphere which is opposite that of the southern hemisphere.

-Use the data shown to determine recurrence intervals for the river. This river has had 39 floods over the past 100 years. What is the recurrence interval for the 10th ranked flood?

The following diagram illustrates streams in a set of drainage basins. -All other variables related to stream size being equal, which stream in the diagram above will have the largest discharge?

-Which load is responsible for the most stream erosion?

Where do stream channels experience the most erosion?

Globally, what is the largest source of fresh water?

Use the following idealized stream channel to answer this question. -What is the discharge?

Which statement about the stream cross-sectional velocity is true?

Use this stream-related diagram to answer the following questions. -Where is the highest average stream velocity?

-Why did the stream pattern shown above develop?

Use the Hydrologic Cycle diagram to answer this question. -In an arid climate, which process contributes the greatest volume of water?

Which of the following is not a flood prevention measure?

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Exam 11: Streams and Floods

What direction is the stream flowing in this image?

Use the diagram to answer this question. -Where is the cut bank?

Which statement about lateral migration is true?

Wetlands help to minimize the effects flooding.

Most rivers flow from north to south in the northern hemisphere which is opposite that of the southern hemisphere.

-Use the data shown to determine recurrence intervals for the river. This river has had 39 floods over the past 100 years. What is the recurrence interval for the 10th ranked flood?

The following diagram illustrates streams in a set of drainage basins. -All other variables related to stream size being equal, which stream in the diagram above will have the largest discharge?

-Which load is responsible for the most stream erosion?

Where do stream channels experience the most erosion?

Globally, what is the largest source of fresh water?

Use the following idealized stream channel to answer this question. -What is the discharge?

Which statement about the stream cross-sectional velocity is true?

Use this stream-related diagram to answer the following questions. -Where is the highest average stream velocity?

-Why did the stream pattern shown above develop?

Use the Hydrologic Cycle diagram to answer this question. -In an arid climate, which process contributes the greatest volume of water?

Which of the following is not a flood prevention measure?

Introduction to Earth Science

Earth in Science

Near-Earth Objects

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes and Mountains

Rocks and Minerals

Geologic Time

Weathering and Soils

Landslides and Slope Failure

Groundwater and Wetlands

Oceans and Coastlines

The Atomosphere

Weather Systems

Earths Climate System

Global Change

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