Geographical Systems and the Hydrological Cycle Quiz

Geographical Systems and the Hydrological Cycle Quiz

11th Grade

33 Qs

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Geographical Systems and the Hydrological Cycle Quiz

Geographical Systems and the Hydrological Cycle Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Timothy Miller

Used 2+ times

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33 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an open system?

A system that transfers both matter and energy across its boundary

A system that only transfers energy

A system with no external interactions

A system that is isolated from its environment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a negative feedback loop?

Where the effects of an action are cancelled out by its subsequent effects

Where the effects of an action are amplified

Where energy is only transferred

Where water is only stored in the ocean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hydrosphere?

Water on or close to the Earth's surface

The Earth's crust and upper mantle

Frozen areas of the Earth

The layer of gases surrounding Earth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of climate change on the water cycle over time?

It leads to a reduction in the size of mountain glaciers and changes future river flows.

It always increases river flow.

It has no effect on precipitation.

It only affects the oceans.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does topography and relief affect the storm hydrograph?

Steeper basins drain more quickly, while indented landscapes collect water at the surface.

Flatter basins always have more rainfall.

Topography has no effect on water flow.

Steeper basins always have less rainfall.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of heavy storms on the storm hydrograph?

Soil field capacity is more likely to be met, increasing runoff and river discharge.

They always decrease river flow.

They have no effect on soil moisture.

They only affect groundwater.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of underlying geology (rock type) on the storm hydrograph?

Impermeable rocks encourage greater amounts of surface runoff and a more rapid increase in discharge.

All rocks have the same effect on runoff.

Permeable rocks always increase flooding.

Rock type only affects temperature.

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