What is most responsible for the presence of ground water in an area?

movement of surface water and precipitation through soil

What is the main cause of subsurface ocean currents?

differences in density of ocean water

Which situation will most likely result in flooding after heavy rain?

groundwater levels are already high

which results from the unequal heating of earth's ocean water?

changes in ocean current patterns

An area doubled the number of wells drilled into the aquifer, which would occur?

a subsidence of the ground above the aquifer

Compared to land surface temperature changes, water surface temperature changes occur

more slowly due to water's higher specific heat

What is the difference between an alluvial fan and a delta?

An alluvial fan forms from a river coming from a mountain

Why do coastal states have more moderate climates than inland states?

Water along the coast has a higher specific heat than land

How do Earth’s ocean currents influence climate?

By transferring heat energy around the world

Which are the main causes of ocean currents?

Winds and differences in ocean water density

Which sequence of action is the best way to solve the problem of wetland erosion?

add sediments, plantings, monitor plantings

About 99.7% of all water on Earth is found in oceans, ice, and the air. Which is most accurate?

Less than 0.3% of Earth’s water is drinkable.

These ocean currents affect the climate pattern of city X by

increasing the average annual temperature

A forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time. What would cause flooding?

if the ground of this area is already saturated with water

What will most likely happen if a warm ocean current travels north or south from the equator?

current will become cooler, more dense and sink

What would most likely cause potential flooding in the area?

if the ground of the area is already saturated with water

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1
What is most responsible for the presence of ground water in an area?
the movement of surface water through impermeable rock
movement of water from aquifers into surface water
the movement of water from streams and rivers to watersheds
movement of surface water and precipitation through soil
2
Which of these would most likely occur as the ice caps melt?
The rain would be more acidic.
The rivers would flow more rapidly.
The Earth would become cooler.
The sea would cover more land.
3
In which area will surface runoff most likely be greatest during a heavy rainfall?
wooded forest
paved city street
level grassy field
sandy desert
4
What is the main cause of subsurface ocean currents?
differences in the topography along the ocean floor
differences in density of ocean water
movement of the jet stream
the rotation of Earth on its axis
5
Which situation will most likely result in flooding after heavy rain?
groundwater levels are already high
groundwater levels are already low
freshwater aquifers are used for drinking water
freshwater aquifers are too porous
6
which results from the unequal heating of earth's ocean water?
constant sea level
changes in tidal patterns
changes in ocean current patterns
unchanging climate for all regions on earth
7
In the hydrologic cycle, which contributes to a decrease in groundwater?
evaporation
condensation
infiltration
precipitation
8
An area doubled the number of wells drilled into the aquifer, which would occur?
a subsidence of the ground above the aquifer
an increase in arsenic pollution in the water
an increase in the amount of water flowing into the aquifer
a decrease in the number of rivers flowing in the area
9
Compared to land surface temperature changes, water surface temperature changes occur
more quickly due to water's higher specific heat
more slowly due to water's higher specific heat
more slowly due to water's lower specific heat
more quickly due to water's lower specific heat
10
Most water leaves the ocean through evaporation and returns to the ocean through _____.
ground water
transpiration
surface runoff
precipitation
11
What is the difference between an alluvial fan and a delta?
deltas form in a lake & alluvial fans form in the ocean
alluvial fan form in a lake & deltas form in the ocean
An alluvial fan forms from a river coming from a mountain
A delta forms from a river coming from a mountain
12
Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to seawater’s _______________.
greater depth
higher salinity
smaller mass
lower freezing point
13
Why do coastal states have more moderate climates than inland states?
Coastal states have less elevation than inland states
Water along the coast has a higher specific heat than land
Land along the coast has a higher specific heat than water
Coastal states have more precipitation than inland states
14
How is heat distributed through water?
Conduction
Radiation
Convergent
Convection
15
How do subsurface ocean currents move?
Upwelling
Differences in density
Wind
Surface currents
16
How do Earth’s ocean currents influence climate?
By preventing cold water from flowing towards the equator
By transferring heat energy around the world
By deflecting the motion of wind patterns around the world
changing the density of ocean water in parts of the world
17
Which of the following is most responsible for deltas and alluvial fans?
infiltration
plate tectonics
deposition
weathering
18
Which are the main causes of ocean currents?
Flooding of rivers and deep ocean thermal events
Glacial melting and precipitation over ocean waters
Sea surface temperature and ocean pH
Winds and differences in ocean water density
19
What is the most likely effect if six new wells are installed as the population increases?
The water table will drop.
The aquifer will increase in volume.
The shale layer will shrink.
The limestone layer will collapse.
20
Which sequence of action is the best way to solve the problem of wetland erosion?
dredging,sand bags, plantings
dredging,hard stabilization, plantings
add sediments, plantings, monitor plantings
hard stabilization, sediment transport,pesticide treatment
21
What is the approximate density of Block D?
0.55 g/cm3
0.95 g/cm3
0.05 g/cm3
.080 g/cm3
22
About 99.7% of all water on Earth is found in oceans, ice, and the air. Which is most accurate?
Less than 0.3% of Earth’s water is drinkable.
The Earth’s freshwater supply is infinite.
The water cycle returns all usable water to thesea.
Humans are not dependent on ocean water.
23
Dramatic variations in the polar ice caps most likely suggest changes in ___________.
the Moon’s orbit
ebb and flow of tides
Earth’s climate
global water consumption
24
Which picture shows the first stage of river development?
C
A
D
B
25
These ocean currents affect the climate pattern of city X by
decreasing the average annual cloud cover
increasing the average annual temperature
increasing the average annual air pressure
decreasing the average annual evapotranspiration
26
Which is most likely a prevention strategy for flooding?
building artificial levees
recycling bottled-water containers
reducing water consumption
building waste landfills for metals
27
Rivers, springs, and aquifers are all_____________.
frozen in winter
located above ground
human-made structures
sources of fresh water
28
Which will cause an increase in runoff and infiltration in an area?
Digging wells
A drought
Contouring farmland
Excessive rain
29
A forested area receives a lot of rain in a short amount of time. What would cause flooding?
if the water level is below the zone of saturation
if the ground of this area is already saturated with water
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
30
What will most likely happen if a warm ocean current travels north or south from the equator?
current will become cooler, less dense and rise
current will become cooler, more dense and sink
current will become warmer, more dense and rise
current will become warmer, less dense and sink
31
What would most likely cause potential flooding in the area?
if the area has a large uncharged aquifer beneath it
if the water level is below the zone of saturation
if the ground of the area is already saturated with water
if the ground of the area is mostly sandy soil

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