Water Resources in Florida

Where does most freshwater in Florida come from?

• Lakes

• Imported from other states

• Rainfall within the state

• Desalination plants

What role does the Floridian aquifer system play in the water cycle of Florida's water resources?

• It has a minimal impact on the water cycle.

• It is primarily responsible for water transportation.

• It plays a unique and valuable role.

• It is not involved in the water cycle.

How many basic processes are there in the hydrologic cycle?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic processes of the hydrologic cycle?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Infiltration

What is the average rainfall in Florida?

• 54 inches

• 30 inches

• 70 inches

• 45 inches

During which months does North-central Florida experience most of its rainfall?

• May to October

• November to April

• July to September

• January to March

When does the recharge of the aquifer systems usually take place in Florida?

• During the summer months

• During the winter

• Throughout the year evenly

• In the rainy season only

What is runoff in the hydrologic cycle?

• The process by which water is absorbed into the ground

• The water that does not soak into the ground or percolate into aquifers

• The evaporation of water from plants

• The infiltration of water through soil

How much average yearly runoff does Florida experience?

• 14 inches out of 54 inches of average rainfall

• 54 inches out of 14 inches of average rainfall

• 14 inches out of 100 inches of average rainfall

• 100 inches out of 54 inches of average rainfall

What is evapotranspiration?

• The process of water moving through the soil

• The runoff of water into lakes and streams

• The combined effect of evaporation and plant transpiration

• The percolation of water into aquifers