CSEC Hydrological Cycle

The water cycle process is fuelled by

• the sun's energy

• surface bodies of water

• atmospheric pressure

• land and sea breezes

The constant circulation of water between the atmosphere and land is termed

• the drainage basin

• a river system

• the catchment process

• the hydrological cycle

Within the hydrological cycle, interception and ground water are best classified as

• flows

• transfers

• storages

• losses

A high potential evapotranspiration rate is experienced in

• deserts

• forests

• swamps

• mangroves

The diagram included shows rising air. At what height, in metres, above sea-level does condensation begin?

• 200

• 400

• 600

• 1200

The process whereby water changes from a liquid to a gas is

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• percolation

Which TWO processes of the hydrological cycle are directly related to plants?

• Evaporation and Transpiration

• Infiltration and Interception

• Transpiration and Interception

• Transpiration and Infiltration

Which of the following flows is LEAST desired in high volumes, within the hydrological cycle?

• Runoff

• Infiltration

• Throughflow

• Percolation

In the diagram, X represents

• evaporation

• transpiration

• percolation

• precipitation

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the water table?

• It is the lower surface of the zone of saturation in permeable rock

• It is the upper surface of the zone of saturation in permeable rock

• It is the lower surface of the zone of saturation in impermeable rock

• It is the upper surface of the zone of saturation in impermeable rock