Ground Water Hydrology Quiz

What is groundwater hydrology defined as?

• The science of the occurrence, distribution and movement of water below the surface of the earth.

• The study of surface water only.

• The analysis of atmospheric conditions.

• The examination of oceanic water bodies.

What is connate water?

• Water entrapped in the interstices of sedimentary rock at the time it was deposited.

• Water that comes from rainfall.

• Water that is found in lakes.

• Water that is derived from oceans.

What are the principal sources of natural recharge for groundwater?

• Precipitation, stream flow, lakes and reservoirs.

• Only surface water.

• Artificial irrigation.

• Evaporation from the soil.

What is the zone of saturation?

• The zone where water exists within the interstices.

• The area above the water table.

• The region where evaporation occurs.

• The layer of soil that does not retain water.

What is permeability in relation to groundwater?

• The ability of rock to allow water to flow through it.

• The amount of water stored in the rock.

• The pressure of water in the ground.

• The temperature of groundwater.

What is the capillary fringe?

• The belt overlying the zone of saturation.

• The area where groundwater is absent.

• The layer of soil that is saturated with water.

• The zone of aeration.