Unit 4, Flashcard 2: Subsidence, the Water Cycle, and Human Impact

Front

The gradual caving or sinking of an area of land is known as:

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Subsidence

Front

Which process on the diagram above represents runoff?

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B

Front

Which process on the diagram above represents Transpiration?

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C

Front

Where on the diagram might an aquifer be located?

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Above the impermeable rock layer

Front

The greatest volume of water withdrawal in South Carolina is used for: Aquaculture, Generation of electricity, Residential water supply, Irrigation

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Generation of electricity

Front

What kind of flood mitigation involves providing incentives for citizens to move inland away from coastlines?

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Behavioral

Front

Factors that can increase the amount of water infiltration in an area: Pavement, Precipitation, Runoff, Urbanization

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Precipitation

Front

If we make extreme cuts to carbon emissions, we can stop sea-level rise from affecting South Carolina’s coast.

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False

Front

Which factor directly contributes to land sinkage in South Carolina?

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Artificial recharge of aquifers