Groundwater Flashcards
1
Q
Caused by the heat from the Sun
A
Evaporation
2
Q
Steps of the Hydrologic Cycle
A
Evaporation
Air Circulation
Precipitation
Groundwater Flow & Surface Runoff
3
Q
Pull of Earth’s gravity
A
Precipitation
4
Q
Importance of Groundwater
A
- ) Drinking water
- ) Irrigation for crops
- ) Industrial use
5
Q
What % of the US population uses groundwater as their water supply
A
50%
6
Q
Most groundwater is used for:
A
Farming
7
Q
Groundwater flows very slowly through tiny ____ in rocks or soil
A
Pores
8
Q
Does groundwater flow in underground rivers?
A
NO
9
Q
Rain soaks into the ground
A
Recharge
10
Q
Pulls recharge water down into the ground
A
Gravity
11
Q
Pushes discharge water up to the surface
A
Pressure
12
Q
Groundwater comes out on the surface
A
Discharge
13
Q
Controls on Groundwater Flow
A
Porosity
Permeability
14
Q
How much pore space is present?
A
Porosity
15
Q
How well are the pores connected?
A
Permeability
