Fall Final Exam Review

Front

What is the largest aquifer in the United States?

Back

Ogallala Aquifer

Front

What primary factor influences the size and flow of a stream in Texas?

Back

The amount of rainfall an area receives

Front

What is the smallest or most specific level of taxonomy?

Back

Species

Front

Which river forms the border between Texas and Mexico?

Back

The Rio Grande

Front

Traits that are helpful in one environment might be ________ in another.

Back

Harmful

Front

Define aquifer.

Back

An underground layer of water-bearing rock that can yield water to wells and springs.

Front

What is the significance of the Ogallala Aquifer?

Back

It is a crucial water source for agriculture in the Great Plains region.

Front

Explain the concept of streamflow.

Back

Streamflow refers to the volume of water flowing through a river or stream over time.

Front

What is taxonomy?

Back

The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

Front

Name the three domains of life in taxonomy.

Back

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.