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The zone labeled 'C' to the right is called the __________. zone of saturation zone of ablation zone of aeration zone of accumulation
The process in which water enters into the ground in the water cycle is called _________. runoff precipitation evapotranspiration infiltration
Where the zone labeled 'D' is drawn down below the existing red line by the withdraw of water from the well this is called the ________. cone of depression whirlpool suction zone cone of depletion
Groundwater accounts for about _______ of the world's fresh water supply. 1% 70% 29% 3%
The zone labeled 'D' to the right is called the _______. zone of saturation zone of ablation zone of aeration zone of accumulation
If the well to the right was shut down and no longer able to withdraw groudwater what would happen to the level of water in the well? The level of water in the well would go unchanged. The level of water in the well would rise back up near the prexisting red line. The level of water in the well would continue to drop. The level of water in the well would slowly drop and then rise above the red line.
Which of the following has the world's largest accumulation of fresh water? All the world's lakes and ponds All the world's rivers and streams All the world's groundwater All the world's glaciers
The process in which water is transformed from a liquid to a vapor through the surface of plant leaves is called _________. evaporation evapotranspiration condensation infiltration
The invisible boundary that separates zone 'C' from zone 'D' to the right (labeled 'E') is referred to as the ________. great divide water table water line boundary table
Which of the two wells, well 'A' or well 'B', would be able to withdraw groundwater? Well 'A' Well 'B'