Question 1

Nonconsumptive water use involves the return of water to its source after use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a potential sub-surface water resource?

Accepted Answer

A) Artificial lakes. 
B) Aquifers. 
C) Glaciers. 
D) Rivers. 
A) Artificial lakes. 
B) Aquifers. 
C) Glaciers. 
D) Rivers.

Question 5

Which of the following is not used to estimate potential evapotranspiration (PE)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 6

A water budget is derived from measuring system inputs of precipitation and system outputs of evapotranspiration and runoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The texture and structure of the soil dictate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Soil moisture deficit. 
B) Soil moisture utilization. 
C) Throughflow. 
D) Field capacity. 
A) Soil moisture deficit. 
B) Soil moisture utilization. 
C) Throughflow. 
D) Field capacity.

Question 8

Which is the utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities?

Accepted Answer

A) The potentiometric surface. 
B) Influent conditions. 
C) Groundwater mining. 
D) The contact surface. 
A) The potentiometric surface. 
B) Influent conditions. 
C) Groundwater mining. 
D) The contact surface.

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Most of it is in large lakes. 
B) Most of it is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
C) Most of it is in freshwater lakes,rivers,and streams. 
D) Most of it is groundwater. 
A) Most of it is in large lakes. 
B) Most of it is frozen in glaciers and ice caps. 
C) Most of it is in freshwater lakes,rivers,and streams. 
D) Most of it is groundwater.

Question 10

Which is the California Water Project?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a proposed dam of the Colorado River between the Parker and Palo Verde Dam. 
B) It is a multi-year plan designed to harvest rainwater for agricultural purposes. 
C) It is a water conveyance system to distribute water resources throughout the state. 
D) It is an ambition goal to build a hydroelectric power station larger than China's Three Gorges. 
A) It is a proposed dam of the Colorado River between the Parker and Palo Verde Dam. 
B) It is a multi-year plan designed to harvest rainwater for agricultural purposes. 
C) It is a water conveyance system to distribute water resources throughout the state. 
D) It is an ambition goal to build a hydroelectric power station larger than China's Three Gorges.

Question 11

Discuss nonconsumptive use,consumptive use,and instream use as it pertains to the area in which you live.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Nonconsumptive use is

Question 12

Which condition may exist when the potentiometric surface is above ground level?

Accepted Answer

A) Artesian water may rise to the surface. 
B) Drawdown in the well. 
C) Groundwater recharge of the aquifer. 
D) A confined aquifer may become an unconfined aquifer. 
A) Artesian water may rise to the surface. 
B) Drawdown in the well. 
C) Groundwater recharge of the aquifer. 
D) A confined aquifer may become an unconfined aquifer.

Question 13

Water and water vapour entered Earth's early atmosphere through outgassing and eventually led to the formation of Earth's ponds,lakes,seas,and,finally,oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the water issues that your community is currently facing? How will these issues likely be addressed in the future?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but may incl

Question 15

Water quantity and quality are pressing issues for water resource managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Approximately how much of Earth's evaporation occurs over oceans?

Accepted Answer

A) 97 percent. 
B) 86 percent. 
C) 71 percent. 
D) 16 percent. 
A) 97 percent. 
B) 86 percent. 
C) 71 percent. 
D) 16 percent.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding the hydrologic cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) The bulk of the precipitation occurs over land. 
B) Very little moisture is evaporated from the sea to the land. 
C) Twenty-two percent of precipitation on Earth falls over the oceans. 
D) Seventy-eight percent of all precipitation falls on the oceans. 
A) The bulk of the precipitation occurs over land. 
B) Very little moisture is evaporated from the sea to the land. 
C) Twenty-two percent of precipitation on Earth falls over the oceans. 
D) Seventy-eight percent of all precipitation falls on the oceans.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The overall quantity of water on Earth is constantly fluctuating as evidenced by changes in sea level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as influent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Nonconsumptive water use involves the return of water to its source after use.

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

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

Which of the following is an example of a potential sub-surface water resource?

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

A water budget is derived from measuring system inputs of precipitation and system outputs of evapotranspiration and runoff.

The texture and structure of the soil dictate which of the following?

Which is the utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities?

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

Which is the California Water Project?

Discuss nonconsumptive use,consumptive use,and instream use as it pertains to the area in which you live.

Which condition may exist when the potentiometric surface is above ground level?

Water and water vapour entered Earth's early atmosphere through outgassing and eventually led to the formation of Earth's ponds,lakes,seas,and,finally,oceans.

What are the water issues that your community is currently facing? How will these issues likely be addressed in the future?

Water quantity and quality are pressing issues for water resource managers.

Approximately how much of Earth's evaporation occurs over oceans?

Which of the following is true regarding the hydrologic cycle?

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

The overall quantity of water on Earth is constantly fluctuating as evidenced by changes in sea level.

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as influent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

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Exam 9: Water Resources

Nonconsumptive water use involves the return of water to its source after use.

The permanent removal of water from its source is known as consumptive use.

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

Which of the following is an example of a potential sub-surface water resource?

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

A water budget is derived from measuring system inputs of precipitation and system outputs of evapotranspiration and runoff.

The texture and structure of the soil dictate which of the following?

Which is the utilization of aquifers beyond their flow and recharge capacities?

Which of the following is true regarding freshwater on Earth?

Which is the California Water Project?

Discuss nonconsumptive use,consumptive use,and instream use as it pertains to the area in which you live.

Which condition may exist when the potentiometric surface is above ground level?

Water and water vapour entered Earth's early atmosphere through outgassing and eventually led to the formation of Earth's ponds,lakes,seas,and,finally,oceans.

What are the water issues that your community is currently facing? How will these issues likely be addressed in the future?

Water quantity and quality are pressing issues for water resource managers.

Approximately how much of Earth's evaporation occurs over oceans?

Which of the following is true regarding the hydrologic cycle?

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

The overall quantity of water on Earth is constantly fluctuating as evidenced by changes in sea level.

A stream which receives water flowing from the surrounding aquifer is known as influent,whereas a streamflow which feeds groundwater is known as effluent.

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

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters