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In the diagram, the region marked "Zone A" is actually called the Zone of Aeration
Which soil sample in the diagram above would show the greatest capillarity? Sample A
The graph shows the annual Ep of a city. Where is this city located? In the southern hemisphere
4 identical containers are filled with particles as shown. If water is added to the containers which will hold the least water? The container with mixed particles
The tube with 12mm beads If water is poured into the 3 tubes shown above, which tube will have the greatest permeability?
What kind of climate is represented by the data in the graph at the right and tell where this climate is probably located? A southern hemisphere desert
At which 2 locations in the diagram are deserts most likely to be found? At locations C and F
Which 2 locations probably have the coldest climate? G and H
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What is the 'climate classification' of the location, Someplace in New York, where the data above was gathered? The climate is HUMID
The graph shows the yearly temperature data for a city. Where is that city probably located? On the equator
What do you get if the rate of precipitation is greater than the rate of infiltration? Runoff
What name is given to the interface between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation? The water table
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What does the Peru current do to the climate of the west coast of South America? Cools the climate
What would be the easiest and best way to increase the amount of infiltration in an area? Plant trees, shrubs, or grass
The region of soil above the water table is the Zone of aeration
This term describes what happens when soil moisture storage (ground water) is decreasing. Usage
What is the primary source of all the water for the water budget? Precipitation
What is the source of the water flowing in streams in the summer even under conditions of extreme drought? Ground Water
Upon what environmental factor does potential evapotranspiration (Ep) depend? Temperature or Insolation
At which location would the annual precipitation probably be greatest? Location B
Which location on the map probably has the warmest climate? Location D
What kind of place has very high potential evapotranspiration but very little water actually evaporates or transpires? A desert
Complete the following sentence: If soil storage is less than maximum and P is greater than Ep, then the distance between the land surface and the water table Decreases
What term is commonly given to the water- bearing layer of permeable rock or soil? Aquifer
FINAL JEOPARDY ? Water of Death
Upon what 2 factors does stream discharge depend? Stream volume and velocity.