Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology

Which of the following terms describes the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries?

• Drainage basin

• Aquifer

• Watershed

• Delta

Which of the following terms describes the process by which water seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater?

• Infiltration

• Permeability

• Porosity

• Transpiration

Which of the following factors affects the amount of water that enters a river system?

• The amount of rainfall in the area

• The amount of vegetation in the area

• The type of soil in the area

• All of the answers

What is the term for the maximum discharge of a river at a particular point in time?

• Baseflow

• Throughflow

• Peak flow

• River flow

Which of the following is a factor that can increase a river's discharge?

• Increased vegetation cover

• Reduced urbanization

• Increased precipitation

• Reduced gradient

Which of the following is a measure of the variability in a river's discharge over time?

• Specific discharge

• Hydrograph

• Baseflow

• Sediment load

Which of the following is a pathway for precipitation in a rural area?

• Sewer systems

• Storm drains

• Permeable surfaces

• Impermeable surfaces

Which of the following is a factor that can increase the amount of runoff in an urban area?

• Green roofs

• Permeable pavement

• Large areas of open space

• Large amounts of impervious surfaces

Which of the following is a factor that can increase the lag time in a storm hydrograph for a forested area?

• Increased infiltration

• Reduced interception

• Decreased tree cove

• Increased impermeable surface

Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of meanders?

• Abrasion

• Hydraulic action

• Attrition

• Lateral erosion