Groundwater and Aquifers

Geologically, groundwater is important as an agent of:

• erosion

• deposition

• lithification

• subduction

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Identify which of the following are required to make a major cavern system. CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE NECESSARY.

• Groundwater is often mildly acidic as it contains a weak solution of carbonic acid.

• The acidic nature of groundwater will dissolve the calcite in limestone.

• Caverns are formed by dissolving rock beneath the Earth’s surface.

• Plate subduction can create caverns as one plate dives under another.

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According to the Karst map, in which of the following states would sinkholes be extremely rare?

• North Dakota

• Texas

• Florida

• Missouri

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Pressure from within an aquifer can naturally force water up and out of the ground. This is called a flowing ? well.

• pressurized

• stagnant

• aquifer

• artesian

The process by which groundwater is replenished and can occur naturally through infiltration is called - groundwater ? .

• recharge

• renergize

• discharge

• expulsion

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What is the process by where water is removed from an aquifer by humans drilling and pumping?

• groundwater recharge

• groundwater discharge

• groundwater regenerate

• groundwater expulsion

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Which state above the Ogallala Aquifer has the most abundant supply of groundwater?

• Wyoming

• Colorado

• Texas

• Nebraska

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One of the world's largest aquifers, the Ogallala Aquifer, an area of approximately 174,000 sq. miles, is found under how many states?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

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All of the water in the ground is not fresh water. Much of the deep groundwater and water below oceans is _?_

• saline

• solid

• frozen

• fresh

The process of the hydrologic cycle by which water percolates through permeable soil and rock is called ? .

• percolation

• infiltration

• permeation

• hydrolocation

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