CWD Geology & Groundwater Hydrology

Question 1

What is an aquifer?

Accepted Answer

A rock formation that stores and transmits groundwater

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A type of volcanic rock.

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A body of water on the Earth's surface.

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A desert feature.

Question 2

What is the water table?

Accepted Answer

The boundary between saturated and unsaturated ground

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The top of a lake.

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A table with water on it.

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A weather measurement tool.

Question 3

Which type of rock is most likely to form a good aquifer?

Accepted Answer

Sandstone

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Granite

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Basalt

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Marble

Question 4

What is porosity?

Accepted Answer

The amount of open space in rock or soil

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The color of a rock.

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The weight of the rock.

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The ability of water to pass through rock.

Question 5

Which process recharges groundwater?

Accepted Answer

Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Photosynthesis

Question 6

What is permeability?

Accepted Answer

Ability to allow water to pass through

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Ability to reflect sunlight.

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Ability to conduct electricity.

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Ability to absorb sound.

Question 7

What does confined aquifer mean?

Accepted Answer

An aquifer under pressure between impermeable layers

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An aquifer with no water.

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An aquifer located near a volcano.

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A dry rock formation.

Question 8

What is the role of a geologic survey in groundwater management?

Accepted Answer

To identify and assess groundwater resources

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To find gold deposits.

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To monitor animal populations.

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To track rainfall only.

Question 9

Which factor can lead to groundwater contamination?

Accepted Answer

Chemical spills and faulty well construction

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Wind erosion.

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Proper well casing.

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Sunlight exposure.