Environmental Studies

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In what ways are geysers and undersea hydrothermal vent sites similar? What will be an ideal ... Started by jeatrice	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by skipfourms123
The major source of the water stored as groundwater is ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) ... Started by Marty	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by dantucker
The percentage of open space within a rock or sediment is known as its ____________________. Fill in ... Started by imowrer	3 Replies 53 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by LP
The boundary between the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation is known as the ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Rilsmarie951
Groundwater under high fluid pressure is called a(n) ____________________ system. It is confined by ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by IRincones
Within the zone of saturation, groundwater flows from the region of ____________________ pressure ... Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by bdobbins
One common, widespread sedimentary rock that is readily dissolved by groundwater is ... Started by ts19998	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by tennis14576
A very large cave or system of interconnected caves is called a(n) ____________________. Fill in the ... Started by jwb375	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by pocatato
An upward-growing projection of calcite created from water that drips from a cave's ceiling is ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 110 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by chjcharjto14
The energy produced from Earth's internal heat is ____________________ energy. Fill in the blank(s) ... Started by laurencescou	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by kardosa007
Which of the following is most permeable? a. sand b. soil c. gravel d. silt e. ... Started by TFauchery	3 Replies 65 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by mariahkathleeen
An example of a rock/sediment type that could be an effective aquiclude is: a. quartz sandstone. ... Started by HCHenry	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by frankwu0507
In regions of moderate to high rainfall, the top of a stream is the same as the:a. top of the zone ... Started by Jramos095	1 Replies 99 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by C.mcnichol98
Where does groundwater discharge naturally? a. only in the ocean b. only in springs c. only in ... Started by SO00	1 Replies 25 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by phuda
The Dakota Sandstone is threatened primarily by: a. pollution. b. subsidence. c. saltwater ... Started by Starlight	1 Replies 39 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ms_sulzle
Conditions needed for the development of karst topography include:a. humid climate. b. arid ... Started by panfilo	1 Replies 244 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Laurenleakan
A natural fountain that intermittently ejects hot water and steam into the air is a(n): a. hot ... Started by segrsyd	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Bison
About 22 of all usable water in the United States comes from groundwater. Indicate whether the ... Started by jjjetplane	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by al
Rocks such as limestone and granite cannot be groundwater reservoirs. Indicate whether the statement ... Started by Alainaaa8	3 Replies 56 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by dyrone
The zone of saturation extends to an indefinite depth. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by skymedlock	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by peter
Artesian wells can flow for hundreds of years. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by SGallaher96	1 Replies 40 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by hollysheppard095
Slightly acidic water reacts with calcite in an aquifer to form soluble sodium bicarbonate Indicate ... Started by bobypop	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by EAN94
Subsidence can occur as the result of extraction of oil. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by tuffie	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Joy Chen
Extremophiles are organisms that live in extremely hot water. Indicate whether the statement is true ... Started by audragclark	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by kthug
What distinguishes science from other forms of human inquiry? What will be an ideal ... Started by vicky	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by shewald78