Earth Science: Groundwater Relationships Quiz

What happens to runoff when both slope and precipitation increase?

• Runoff is unaffected by slope

• Runoff remains the same

• Runoff decreases

• Runoff increases

How does frozen soil affect infiltration?

• Infiltration remains constant

• Infiltration decreases

• Infiltration increases

• Infiltration is unaffected by soil temperature

What is the relationship between infiltration and soil saturation?

• As infiltration increases, soil saturation increases

• Infiltration and soil saturation are unrelated

• As infiltration increases, soil saturation decreases

• Infiltration decreases soil saturation only in dry conditions

How does particle size affect permeability?

• Larger particles increase permeability

• Particle size does not affect permeability

• Smaller particles increase permeability

• Larger particles decrease permeability

What happens to porosity when particles are more tightly packed?

• Porosity is unaffected by packing

• Porosity decreases

• Porosity increases

• Porosity remains unchanged