Hydrology EOG Review

Which process in the water cycle is directly responsible for groundwater recharge?

• Runoff

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Condensation

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What percentage of Earth’s total water is accessible freshwater available for human use?

• 3%

• 2%

• 1%

• 10%

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Which of the following best describes the difference between surface water and groundwater?

• Surface water is salty, while groundwater is always fresh.

• Surface water evaporates more easily than groundwater.

• Surface water is found in oceans, and groundwater in rivers.

• Surface water moves underground, and groundwater stays still.

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What defines a watershed?

• A deep well that collects groundwater

• An underground aquifer system

• An area of land that drains into a common body of water

• A polluted body of water surrounded by wetlands

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High levels of nitrates and phosphates in a water body most directly lead to:

• Increased turbidity

• Upwelling

• Eutrophication

• Ocean acidification

Why are estuaries important to both marine life and humans?

• They prevent all kinds of pollution from entering the ocean.

• They raise water temperature to support fish growth.

• They provide habitat, storm protection, and water filtration.

• They are the largest sources of saltwater used in irrigation.

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What is the primary benefit of upwelling in ocean ecosystems?

• Reduces surface water salinity

• Brings oxygen from the atmosphere to the deep ocean

• Raises water temperature in deep zones

• Supplies nutrients for phytoplankton at the surface

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What drives deep ocean currents in the thermohaline circulation system?

• Wind and wave patterns

• Tides and moon phases

• Temperature and salinity differences

• Volcanic activity under ocean floors

Which of the following best illustrates point source pollution?

How does deforestation impact the water cycle?

• It increases transpiration and evaporation.

• It decreases runoff and increases infiltration.

• It reduces the ability of soil to absorb and filter water.

• It improves the clarity and oxygen levels in water bodies.

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