Water and Hydrology Quiz

Ocean water is not a primary source in the hydrological cycle; it represents a water body rather than a source.

Condensation is the phase change where water vapor transforms into liquid water.

Discharge refers to the volume of water passing through a river or stream per unit time.

Infiltration is the process where water is absorbed by soil and moves downward to become groundwater.

The primary driver of the water cycle is the heat from the sun, causing evaporation and other processes.

Groundwater recharge is the process of water being replenished in underground formations like aquifers.

Infiltration is the process of water moving through the ground or soil.

The hydraulic conductivity formula is K = (Q/A) * (h2 - h1) / L, where K is hydraulic conductivity, Q is flow rate, A is cross-sectional area, h1 and h2 are hydraulic head, and L is length.

Evapotranspiration is the combined process of water movement through plants and subsequent release into the atmosphere.

Multiple factors, such as precipitation, land use, and soil characteristics, collectively influence the rate of groundwater recharge.

A hydrograph's main function is to predict and depict the flow or discharge of a river, aiding in flood prediction.

Runoff is the movement of water over the land surface, eventually entering bodies of water.

Temperature is the primary factor affecting the rate of evaporation from a water surface.

The depth of the water table does not affect porosity; it's influenced by factors like grain size and arrangement.

A watershed is the region of land that drains into a specific river or stream.

Capillary rise is the upward movement of water in soil due to capillary action.

Various factors, including hydraulic conductivity, gradient, and porosity, collectively influence the rate of groundwater flow.

The water table is the boundary between the unsaturated (aeration) and saturated zones in an aquifer.