5 Questions
Which part of the hydrological cycle involves water being absorbed by the soil and percolating through to potentially reach the water table?
Infiltration
In which zone is the water table located in the subsurface?
Saturated zone
Which of the following is NOT a physical character of groundwater as mentioned in the text?
pH level
What type of geological formation hinders the movement of water due to low permeability?
Aquicludes
Which chemical factor listed impacts the chemical composition and quality of groundwater?
pH level
This quiz covers the parts of the continental margin (continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise) and oceanic features (trenches, mid-oceanic ridge). Test your knowledge on the geological structures relevant to civil engineering.
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