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Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which would likely have the slowest groundwater flow? Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which would likely have the slowest groundwater flow? A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 4 and 5 E) 1 and 5


A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 4 and 5
E) 1 and 5

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Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring? Which of the sites on this cross section would be the most likely place for a spring? A) A B) B C) C D) D


A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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How would this stream interact with groundwater? How would this stream interact with groundwater? A) groundwater would flow sideways into the stream, adding water B) groundwater would flow upward, adding water to the stream C) the stream would lose water to the groundwater D) the groundwater and stream water would not interact


A) groundwater would flow sideways into the stream, adding water
B) groundwater would flow upward, adding water to the stream
C) the stream would lose water to the groundwater
D) the groundwater and stream water would not interact

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Which of these numbered features contains most of Earth's freshwater? Which of these numbered features contains most of Earth's freshwater? A) 1-ocean B) 2-atmosphere C) 3-glaciers and ice sheets D) 4-groundwater E) 5-lakes


A) 1-ocean
B) 2-atmosphere
C) 3-glaciers and ice sheets
D) 4-groundwater
E) 5-lakes

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What is a possible way to increase permeability?


A) seal fractures with clays and other minerals
B) fill pores between grains with clays and other fine-grained materials
C) fill pores with natural cement
D) all of these
E) none of these

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Which of the following are characteristics of karst topography?


A) sinkholes
B) caves
C) limestone pillars
D) disappearing streams
E) all of these are characteristics of karst topography

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Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which one has the water table most clearly above the surface? Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which one has the water table most clearly above the surface? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

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Of these four lakes, which ones are above the water table? Of these four lakes, which ones are above the water table? A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 1 and 4 E) none of these


A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 1 and 4
E) none of these

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What is a main way surface waters become groundwater?


A) water in the unsaturated zone evaporates
B) water flows through the unsaturated zone and into the saturated zone
C) water flows from the saturated zone and into the unsaturated zone
D) water flows from the water table through the unsaturated zone
E) none of these

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Which of the following is most likely to be associated with a confined aquifer?


A) perched water table
B) lake
C) artesian well
D) unsaturated zone

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Which of the following is a common setting for a spring?


A) a limestone aquifer that intersects the surface
B) a permeable upper layer with a water table deep below the surface
C) a nonpermeable upper layer with a water table deep below the surface
D) an unconfined aquifer with a water table deep below the surface

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Which of the following would NOT be information collected by a hydrogeologist? Which of the following would NOT be information collected by a hydrogeologist? A) The age of the groundwater B) The depth of the groundwater C) The direction of the groundwater flow D) The quality of the groundwater E) The amount of groundwater


A) The age of the groundwater
B) The depth of the groundwater
C) The direction of the groundwater flow
D) The quality of the groundwater
E) The amount of groundwater

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Which of these four numbered features on the surface or in a cave can be formed by the dissolution or collapse of limestone? Which of these four numbered features on the surface or in a cave can be formed by the dissolution or collapse of limestone? A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 1 and 3 E) 1 and 4


A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 1 and 3
E) 1 and 4

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Which of the following materials would best to drill into for a good supply of groundwater?


A) shale
B) salt
C) sand and gravel
D) granite
E) all of these

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The water table is the:


A) top of the zone of saturation
B) bottom of the zone of saturation
C) zone of saturation

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Which of these four numbered features on the surface or in a cave is a stalactite? Which of these four numbered features on the surface or in a cave is a stalactite? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) none of these


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) none of these

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Which one of the following statements is true regarding the Earth's supply of freshwater?


A) The largest volume exists in lakes and reservoirs.
B) There is more in the form of water vapor in the atmosphere than there is as liquid groundwater.
C) There is more freshwater in glaciers and ice sheets than exists as groundwater.
D) There is more water in rivers than exists as soil moisture and groundwater.

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Using the diagram below, if you were a geologist looking for water, which area would you drill an exploratory well into? Using the diagram below, if you were a geologist looking for water, which area would you drill an exploratory well into? A) Permeable sands B) Granite C) Impermeable clay


A) Permeable sands
B) Granite
C) Impermeable clay

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Which of the following combinations make for the best groundwater reservoir?


A) low permeability and low porosity
B) low permeability and high porosity
C) high permeability and low porosity
D) high permeability and high porosity

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Which of the following is a correctly described part of the hydrologic cycle?


A) raindrops form through the process of evaporation
B) precipitation refers to minerals coating sand grains with natural cement
C) most groundwater forms when water on the surface infiltrates into the ground
D) movement of water is restricted to rainfall and rivers
E) none of these

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