Infiltration and the Water Cycle Quiz

What is the initial step in the process of infiltration?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

What role does the soil play in the process of infiltration?

• It reflects water back into the atmosphere

• It absorbs water like a sponge

• It acts as a barrier to water

• It evaporates water quickly

What is the V Zone in the context of infiltration?

• The area where water evaporates

• The region where water moves through soil before reaching groundwater

• The surface layer of the ocean

• The top layer of the atmosphere

What is the water table?

• The surface of a lake

• The bottom of the ocean

• The level where the ground is saturated with water

• The top of a mountain

How can groundwater be accessed for use?

• By building dams

• Through evaporation

• By digging wells

• By planting trees