Water Measurement Review
Quiz by Jessie Rager-Miller
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- Q1
Which of the following are the two main forms of water sources?
Wells and Aquifers
Surface and Wells
Surface and Ground
Ground and aquifers
30s - Q2
Which of the following describes an aquifer?
A hollow underground water storage feature
A surface water storage feature
A subterranean rock-filled water storage feature
A subterranean area of saturated soil and rock
30s - Q3
Which subterranean feature prevents water from seeping deeper underground?
Porous rock
Impermeable rock
Sedimentary rock
Permeable rock
30s - Q4
Which water feature is NOT considered surface water?
Creek
Lake
Aquifer
River
30s - Q5
Which natural processes are supported by surface water features?
Groundwater recharge and groundwater discharge
Aquifer loading and aquifer discharge
Aquifer storage and aquifer expansion
Groundwater filtration and groundwater expansion
30s - Q6
Average annual rainfall is calculated over how many years?
30
20
25
15
30s - Q7
Which of the following factors does NOT affect average annual rainfall?
Latitude
Land use
Climate
Weather patterns
30s - Q8
Which U.S. coastline has the highest average annual rainfall total?
East coast
Mid-Atlantic coast
West coast
Gulf coast
30s - Q9
Water drainage patterns typically follow which path?
ascending path
angular path
path of leading resistance
path of least resistance
30s - Q10
Which runoff pattern is the most common?
dendritic
rectangular
trellis
angular
30s - Q11
__________ percent of Americans receive their water from a public drinking water system
75
65
90
80
30s - Q12
Which of the following is NOT a household water use?
chemical rinsing
toilet
faucets
leaks
30s - Q13
In the U.S., how many gallons of water does the average family of four use daily?
450
300
350
400
30s - Q14
In 2005, what percentage of U.S. water withdrawals were attributed to agriculture?
60%
40%
73%
33%
30s - Q15
In 2005, what percentage of U.S. water withdrawals were attributed to industrial use?
60%
54%
80%
22%
30s