Semester Exam Review Questions

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What is the process of recharging water in aquifers?

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Recharging water in aquifers is a slow process that involves the infiltration of water from precipitation or surface water into the ground, replenishing the groundwater supply.

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What happens to the water table during dry weather?

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The water table moves down in dry weather due to increased evaporation and reduced water input from precipitation.

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What is a confined aquifer?

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A confined aquifer is a groundwater storage area that is trapped between layers of impermeable rock or clay, causing the water within it to be under pressure.

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Is groundwater stationary?

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No, groundwater is not stationary; it moves through the soil and rock layers, influenced by gravity and pressure.

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Where is the water table located?

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The water table is located at the top of the zone of saturation, where the soil and rock are fully saturated with water.

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What are the two most important factors in climate?

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The two most important factors in climate are temperature and precipitation.

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Which terrestrial biome has the greatest species diversity?

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The tropical rain forest has the greatest species diversity of all terrestrial biomes.

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What disciplines does environmental science integrate?

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Environmental science integrates knowledge from chemistry, physics, ecology, demography, economics, and politics.

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What type of plants dominate wet tropical rain forests?

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Broad-leaf evergreen plants dominate wet tropical rain forests.

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Define 'species diversity'.

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Species diversity refers to the variety of different species present in a particular ecosystem or biome.