29 Questions
What is the side slope of a Snow Gage?
1H:6V
Which of these is used to measure the depth of accumulated snow?
Snow Stakes
Which of these is used to measure the water equivalent of snow?
Snow Board
What is the wavelength used for heavy rainfall measurement?
10cm
What is the wavelength used for snow and light rainfall measurement?
3cm
Which of these is a recording-type rain gauge containing electronic equipment?
Telemetering Rain Gauges
What does the word 'hydrology' mean?
The study of water
Who published the book 'Hydrologie, ou la Science des Eaux'?
Pierre Perrault
What is the process called where water vapor cools and condenses, forming clouds and eventually precipitation?
Condensation
What is the term used to describe the change of solid water into gaseous form?
Sublimation
Which of the following is not a component of the water storage in the hydrologic cycle?
Oceans
What is the term used to describe the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in various forms, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
Precipitation
Which climate type is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters with occasional frost?
Humid Subtropical
Which of the following regions is likely to experience a pronounced dry season and a wet season, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the wet season?
Tropical Savanna climate regions
Layers of ice that form when water droplets freeze and re-freeze repeatedly within the updraft of a thunderstorm are known as:
Hail
Which climate type is known for its warm ocean currents that often influence the climate?
Humid Subtropical
A mixture of rain and snow that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground is known as:
Sleet
Which climate type is characterized by mild temperatures, abundant rainfall throughout the year, and moderate humidity levels?
Humid Subtropical
What is the term for the process where collected surface water runs back to larger bodies of water?
Surface Runoff
What is the primary characteristic of a depth-area-duration (DAD) relationship?
For a given rainfall duration, the average depth decreases exponentially with increasing area
Which term refers to information related to the distribution, movement, and properties of water in the Earth's atmosphere and on its surface?
Hydrologic Data
What is the first step in constructing DAD curves?
Prepare the isohyets from rainfall data
What determines the ground's ability to absorb water?
Infiltration Characteristics
What type of cyclone forms over warm ocean waters near the equator?
Tropical cyclone
Complete the sentence: A front is the _____ between two distinct air masses.
interface
Who are recognized as the early pioneers of hydrology?
Leonardo da Vinci and Pierre Perrault
How long can a human body survive by just consuming water, according to scientific findings?
2 weeks
Is the following statement true or false? "A precipitation that occurs at mountains is always considered an orographic precipitation."
False
In the northern hemisphere, what causes clockwise wind circulation?
High-pressure system
Test your knowledge on the hydrologic cycle, surface runoff, groundwater volume, and hydrologic data with this quiz. Questions cover the movement and properties of water in the Earth's atmosphere and on its surface.
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