Hydrologic Cycle Overview Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the global hydrological cycle?

  • Groundwater flow (correct)
  • Transpiration
  • Precipitation
  • Evaporation
  • What is the primary driver of the global hydrological cycle?

  • Solar energy (correct)
  • Gravity
  • Tidal forces
  • Atmospheric circulation
  • Which of the following is a key component of a hydrologic system?

  • Atmosphere
  • Biosphere
  • Lithosphere
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of hydrologic routing models?

    <p>To simulate the movement of water through a watershed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common method for describing the statistical properties of a hydrological time series?

    <p>Extreme value analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the oceanographic system within the global hydrological cycle?

    <p>To generate precipitation through evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the Hydrologic Cycle?

    <p>Water Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the hydrologic cycle includes oceans?

    <p>Oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main form of liquid-transport phase that moves water from streams, lakes, and rivers to oceans?

    <p>Surface runoff to oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process moves water from soil to aquifers in the hydrologic cycle?

    <p>Groundwater flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is involved in the continuous movement of water above and below the Earth's surface?

    <p>Hydrologic System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is NOT included in the liquid-transport phases of the hydrologic cycle?

    <p>Interflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of hydrological investigations in water resources engineering projects?

    <p>To assess the capacity of storage structures and the magnitude of flood flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a state in which water exists on Earth according to the passage?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the cyclic process of the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water in the natural environment?

    <p>Hydrologic cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not mentioned as an important factor to be considered in hydrological investigations for water resources engineering projects?

    <p>The impact of climate change on water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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