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Which of the following is NOT a component of the global hydrological cycle?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary purpose of hydrologic routing models?
Which of the following is a common method for describing the statistical properties of a hydrological time series?
Which of the following is a common method for describing the statistical properties of a hydrological time series?
What is the primary function of the oceanographic system within the global hydrological cycle?
What is the primary function of the oceanographic system within the global hydrological cycle?
What is another name for the Hydrologic Cycle?
What is another name for the Hydrologic Cycle?
Which component of the hydrologic cycle includes oceans?
Which component of the hydrologic cycle includes oceans?
What is the main form of liquid-transport phase that moves water from streams, lakes, and rivers to oceans?
What is the main form of liquid-transport phase that moves water from streams, lakes, and rivers to oceans?
What process moves water from soil to aquifers in the hydrologic cycle?
What process moves water from soil to aquifers in the hydrologic cycle?
Which system is involved in the continuous movement of water above and below the Earth's surface?
Which system is involved in the continuous movement of water above and below the Earth's surface?
What component is NOT included in the liquid-transport phases of the hydrologic cycle?
What component is NOT included in the liquid-transport phases of the hydrologic cycle?
What is the primary purpose of hydrological investigations in water resources engineering projects?
What is the primary purpose of hydrological investigations in water resources engineering projects?
Which of the following is not a state in which water exists on Earth according to the passage?
Which of the following is not a state in which water exists on Earth according to the passage?
What is the term used to describe the cyclic process of the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water in the natural environment?
What is the term used to describe the cyclic process of the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water in the natural environment?
Which of the following is not mentioned as an important factor to be considered in hydrological investigations for water resources engineering projects?
Which of the following is not mentioned as an important factor to be considered in hydrological investigations for water resources engineering projects?
