Hydrology Review

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What does the quantity of groundwater that can be stored depend upon?

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It depends upon the porosity of the underground rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is a watershed?

Back

Land that contributes to a river basin.

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As human population increases exponentially, what happens to the amount of freshwater?

Back

It decreases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following conditions is likely to lead to a flood?

Back

High water table.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are the three main jobs of wetlands?

Back

Provide habitats, store flood waters, purify water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Define porosity in the context of hydrology.

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Porosity is the measure of void spaces in a material, indicating how much water can be stored in underground rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of the zone of saturation, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Explain the term 'runoff' in hydrology.

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flow over the earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role do wetlands play in flood control?

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Wetlands absorb excess rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding by storing flood waters.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored beneath the earth's surface in soil and rock formations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1