Hydrological cycle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a natural hazard? - ANSWER-A natural hazard is an event that threatens both life and property What are the different types of natural hazards? - ANSWER-- geophysical - atmospheric - hydrological What is a geophysical hazard? - ANSWER-caused by the movement of tectonic plates What is an atmospheric hazard? - ANSWER-created by the process occurring in our atmosphere What is a hydrological hazard? - ANSWER-created by water bodies, mainly the ocean What is hazard perception? - ANS...

T/F The hydrological cycle is the natural exchange of water between the ocean and the atmosphere - ANSWER True T/F 25% of the earths water is surface water, but only a small portion can be tapped by wells - ANSWER Flase T/F Groundwater hydrology is the science concerned with the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water above the earths surface - ANSWER False T/F Groundwater is the soil water that collects in porous water bearing geological formations called aquifers - ANSWER True...

It is well known that one of the central issues of the Mathematical Environment is the study of general mathematical models for the hydrological cycle (MMHC) obtained trough the consideration of mass transport balances with other connected physical processes arising in the coupling of the different type of water flows: surface, soil and ground waters. The water exchange models (MMHC) take into account many different factors as, for instance: water flows in confined and unconfined aquifers, ...

REHSHumans consume an average of HOW MANY POUNDS of water - correct answer 3 to 5 POUNDS of water per day What is the MOST PLENTIFUL ELEMENT in this world? - correct answer Water The oceans of the world contains nearly what percentage of our water supply? - correct answer 97% 3% is freshwater (w/ 2% trapped in the polar ice caps) Explain the HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE. - correct answer 1. Ocean water 2. Evaporation 3. Rain How is a WATER TABLE formed? - correct answer Water that is abso...

What are stores? - Reservoir where water is held, such as the oceans What are fluxes? - The rate of flow between the stores What are processes? - The physical mechanisms that drive the fluxes of water between stores What is a closed system? - >Fixed amount of water with no external inputs or outputs >Water is continually circulated >The amount of global water is finite and constant >State in which water exists changes (liquid, vapour, ice) and proportions of global water held i...

The Water Cycle And Water Insecurity Exam Style Questions And Answers Describe how deforestation is affecting the Amazon basin - The amount of water  returning to the atmosphere by evapotranspiration is greatly reduced — from  75% to 25% of intercepted water. More precipitation enters the river by runoff.  Overland flow increases the amount of soil erosion. Huge quantities of soil are  entering the rivers and causing extensive silting. Mudslides are increasing in  frequency and sc...

Class C Water Operator Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | 100% Correct (Graded A+) A common chemical used in the disenfection of a small water supply is- Calcium Hypochlorite A physical connection between a potable water supply and a house well would be- A Cross Connection The amount of Chlorine in mg/L that is used by reacting with iron, organics, or bacteria is called? Demand All of the following are Physical characteristics of Chlorine gas- Greenish Yellow color Heav...

Class C Water Operator Texas Part 1 TCEQ 2024 T/F The hydrological cycle is the natural exchange of water between the ocean and the atmosphere - CORRECT ANSWER-True T/F 25% of the earths water is surface water, but only a small portion can be tapped by wells - CORRECT ANSWER-Flase T/F Groundwater hydrology is the science concerned with the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water above the earths surface - CORRECT ANSWER-False T/F Groundwater is the soil water that collects in ...

REHSHumans consume an average of HOW MANY POUNDS of water - correct answer 3 to 5 POUNDS of water per day What is the MOST PLENTIFUL ELEMENT in this world? - correct answer Water The oceans of the world contains nearly what percentage of our water supply? - correct answer 97% 3% is freshwater (w/ 2% trapped in the polar ice caps) Explain the HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE. - correct answer 1. Ocean water 2. Evaporation 3. Rain How is a WATER TABLE formed? - correct answer Water that is abso...

The water cycle and water insecurity revision notes for A Level Edexcel Geography what is a drainage basin - -a river's drainage basin is the area surrounding it where the rain falling on land flows into that river (river's catchment) -the boundary of the drainage basin is called the watershed -open (with inputs and outputs), the total amount of water changes over time -local hydrological systems what is a large drainage basin - -steep sides (ability to move precipitation into the ...