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What is the total area of the Cagayan River Basin?
What is the total area of the Cagayan River Basin?
What are the primary sources of water for lakes?
What are the primary sources of water for lakes?
Which of the following processes can form natural lakes?
Which of the following processes can form natural lakes?
What percentage of Earth's total water is stored in lakes?
What percentage of Earth's total water is stored in lakes?
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Which of the following is the largest wetland in the Philippines?
Which of the following is the largest wetland in the Philippines?
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What feature primarily characterizes wetlands?
What feature primarily characterizes wetlands?
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What type of vegetation is dominant in marsh ecosystems?
What type of vegetation is dominant in marsh ecosystems?
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Wetlands cover what approximate percentage of the total land surface and atmospheric water?
Wetlands cover what approximate percentage of the total land surface and atmospheric water?
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What percentage of Earth's surface is made up of water?
What percentage of Earth's surface is made up of water?
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Which process is responsible for the transformation of liquid water into vapor?
Which process is responsible for the transformation of liquid water into vapor?
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Which of the following correctly describes transpiration?
Which of the following correctly describes transpiration?
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What is the purpose of reservoirs in the hydrologic cycle?
What is the purpose of reservoirs in the hydrologic cycle?
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What is the process called when ice transforms directly into water vapor?
What is the process called when ice transforms directly into water vapor?
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What occurs during condensation in the hydrologic cycle?
What occurs during condensation in the hydrologic cycle?
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Where does about 80% of the water vapor in the atmosphere originate?
Where does about 80% of the water vapor in the atmosphere originate?
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What is the result of precipitation in the hydrologic cycle?
What is the result of precipitation in the hydrologic cycle?
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What characterizes an unconfined aquifer?
What characterizes an unconfined aquifer?
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What is an artesian well?
What is an artesian well?
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What role does a recharge zone play in groundwater systems?
What role does a recharge zone play in groundwater systems?
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Which best describes a confined aquifer?
Which best describes a confined aquifer?
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In what situation would a stream be classified as a losing stream?
In what situation would a stream be classified as a losing stream?
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What is a characteristic of a gaining stream?
What is a characteristic of a gaining stream?
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What causes groundwater emergence at the surface, creating a spring?
What causes groundwater emergence at the surface, creating a spring?
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What defines the discharge zone in relation to aquifers?
What defines the discharge zone in relation to aquifers?
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What major factor contributes to the increasing pressure on Earth's water resources?
What major factor contributes to the increasing pressure on Earth's water resources?
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Which human activity is NOT mentioned as contributing to water resource degradation?
Which human activity is NOT mentioned as contributing to water resource degradation?
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How does acid mine drainage affect surface water?
How does acid mine drainage affect surface water?
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What is a consequence of improper waste disposal in urban areas?
What is a consequence of improper waste disposal in urban areas?
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What problem arises from converting wetlands into fishponds for aquaculture?
What problem arises from converting wetlands into fishponds for aquaculture?
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What pollutants can lead to freshwater pollution?
What pollutants can lead to freshwater pollution?
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Which activity is likely to cause sedimentation in streams?
Which activity is likely to cause sedimentation in streams?
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What is one of the serious threats to ecosystems mentioned?
What is one of the serious threats to ecosystems mentioned?
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What effect can nutrient runoff from sewage and farmland have on aquatic environments?
What effect can nutrient runoff from sewage and farmland have on aquatic environments?
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What is one consequence of excessive groundwater withdrawal?
What is one consequence of excessive groundwater withdrawal?
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Which of the following is a major contributor to the stress on water resources?
Which of the following is a major contributor to the stress on water resources?
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What phenomenon contributes to the shrinking of glaciers?
What phenomenon contributes to the shrinking of glaciers?
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What is a key strategy for effective water resource management?
What is a key strategy for effective water resource management?
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What is one negative effect associated with land subsidence?
What is one negative effect associated with land subsidence?
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Which method can help recharge groundwater supplies?
Which method can help recharge groundwater supplies?
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How does climate change affect water resource management?
How does climate change affect water resource management?
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Study Notes
The Hydrologic Cycle
- The Hydrologic Cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
- This cycle involves interconnected pathways and reservoirs, with water constantly cycling through them.
- Reservoirs include oceans, lakes, streams, groundwater, and atmosphere.
- Pathways include evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
- The sun provides energy to drive the cycle, primarily through evaporation.
- About 80% of atmospheric water vapor originates from ocean evaporation, with transpiration contributing about 10%.
- Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and changes into liquid or solid water, forming clouds.
- Precipitation occurs when water droplets or ice crystals in clouds become heavy enough to fall to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, or hail.
- Infiltration is the process by which precipitation soaks into the ground.
Lakes
- Lakes are large inland bodies of water, either freshwater or saltwater.
- They form in depressions where water collects, and behind natural or man-made dams.
- Water sources for lakes include streams, overland flow, and groundwater.
- Water exits lakes through outlet streams, evaporation, and infiltration.
- Geological processes, such as landslides and volcanic craters, can create natural lakes.
- Lakes are vital water resources, providing freshwater for various uses, including irrigation, industry, and recreation.
Wetlands
- Wetlands are areas where water covers the surface for a significant portion of the year, ranging in size from small to large.
- They are biologically diverse ecosystems with species relying on both land and water.
- Wetlands are fragile ecosystems sensitive to water quantity and quality.
- Examples of wetlands include marshes, swamps, and estuaries.
- Marshes are shallow wetlands around lakes, streams, and oceans, dominated by grasses and reeds.
Aquifers, Artesian Wells, and Springs
- Aquifers are layers of rock or soil saturated with groundwater.
- Unconfined aquifers allow water to rise to its natural level, open to the atmosphere.
- Confined aquifers have impermeable rocks above them, trapping the water under pressure.
- Artesian wells are wells drilled into confined aquifers where the water rises on its own due to pressure.
- Perched water tables are localized aquifers above the main water table, containing smaller amounts of groundwater.
- Recharge zones are where water enters the ground and replenishes groundwater.
- Discharge zones are where groundwater flows out of aquifers onto land or into submarine environments.
- Springs form when groundwater emerges at the surface, often due to a decrease in permeability.
Groundwater-Stream Relationship
- There is an interaction between groundwater and stream flow.
- Losing streams lose water to the groundwater, while gaining streams receive water from groundwater.
- A stream can be gaining or losing depending on the season and the amount of water present.
Water as a Resource
- Early civilizations flourished along major rivers, using them for agriculture, commerce, and other purposes.
- Billions of people still rely on water for various needs, including food, water supply, transportation, recreation, and religious practices.
Activities Affecting Water Quality
- Human activities pose increasing pressure on water resources, impacting quantity and quality.
- Population growth, urbanization, food production, and living standards are primary factors.
- Competition for water resources is increasing.
- Pollution from factories, cities, and agriculture degrade water quality.
- Degradation of ecosystems through deforestation, land conversion, and urban growth results in increased sedimentation and pollution.
- Improper waste disposal pollutes surface and groundwater.
- Eutrophication, caused by nutrient runoff, leads to excessive plant growth in water bodies, disrupting ecosystems.
- Overexploitation of surface and groundwater resources can lead to depletion, land subsidence, and ecosystem damage.
- Climate change contributes to water stress, causing droughts and floods, impacting water resources and human well-being.
Water Resource Management and Conservation
- Effective water resource management is crucial for sustainable water use and conservation.
- Activities include planning, development, distribution, and managing water resources optimally.
- Strategies include rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, dam construction, water transfer, and conservation efforts.
- These measures aim to address growing water demands while ensuring the long-term viability of water resources.
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Test your understanding of the hydrologic cycle and its components, including pathways and reservoirs of water. This quiz covers key processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, providing a comprehensive overview of how water moves through the environment.
