Environmental Studies

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If gravity pulls infiltrating water downward, what force allows water to be pulled upward at the ... Started by acc299	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by SeanoH09
Which of the following is not a factor that will influence infiltration of groundwater? A) ... Started by JGIBBSON	3 Replies 38 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by bigcheese9
In what spaces or voids does most groundwater reside? A) Caves B) Pore spaces C) Fractures D) ... Started by a0266361136	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Pariscourtney
How will the water table respond if it is a wet spring? A) Water table will rise. B) Water table ... Started by Pineappleeh	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by thall411
What is porosity? A) Volume of pore space in a material B) Ability to transmit water C) When ... Started by fox	1 Replies 26 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by kkenney
How will the water table respond when there is a drought? A) Water table will rise. B) Water ... Started by rosent76	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by canderson530
Which of the following materials would make the best aquitard? A) Gravel B) Sandstone C) Clay ... Started by karen	1 Replies 31 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by sarajane1989
Which 19th-century scientist developed the following equation that determines the discharge of an ... Started by ericka1	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Rilsmarie951
Karst features like caves and sinkholes are an example of ________ porosity. A) primary B) ... Started by newbem	1 Replies 30 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Chelseyj.hasty
What is the term used to describe the hypothetical line the water in a confined aquifer would rise ... Started by saliriagwu	3 Replies 39 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by momo1250
________ is when groundwater is being replenished. ________ is when groundwater is flowing back ... Started by cartlidgeashley	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ndhahbi
Which countries/regions outside the United States are famous for their geothermal activity? A) ... Started by lbcchick	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by bblaney
What groundwater feature forms where the water table intersects with the Earth's surface, creating a ... Started by cnetterville	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by zhanghao
Which of the following materials would be the best natural filter, removing contaminants from ... Started by cnetterville	1 Replies 26 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by carlsona147
Which environmental issue most commonly affects groundwater aquifers in coastal or island areas? ... Started by sam.t96	1 Replies 25 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by tuate
What mineral substance makes up most geyser deposits? A) Travertine B) Sandstone C) Sinter D) ... Started by biggirl4568	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Ksh22
What geologic process is responsible for warming the water at nonvolcanic locations such as Hot ... Started by geodog55	1 Replies 10 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by mtmmmmmk
Which acid, found in most groundwater, is responsible for most karst topography worldwide? A) ... Started by Chloeellawright	3 Replies 33 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by iceage
The majority of groundwater occurs as underground rivers. Indicate whether this statement is true ... Started by Engineer	1 Replies 21 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Smiles0805
A geyser is a type of artesian well. Indicate whether this statement is true or ... Started by CBme	1 Replies 21 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Briannahope
The water in the majority of wells cannot rise above the level of the water table on its own. ... Started by Cooldude101	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by hanadaa
Stalactites grip tightly to the floor of a cave whereas stalagmites hang from the ceiling. ... Started by hubes95	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by coyin
In semiarid to arid regions, groundwater is considered a nonrenewable resource because it isn't ... Started by meagbuch	1 Replies 35 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by AaaA
Most caverns are created at or near the water table. Indicate whether this statement is true or ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 10 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ilianabrrr
Igneous and metamorphic rocks do not form with voids or pore spaces where groundwater can reside. ... Started by neverstopbelieb	1 Replies 31 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Hikerman221