American Military University – ERSC181 B001 – Week 6 Exam Fall 2022 – Complete with Verified Answers

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What is the hydrologic cycle?
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it illustrates the linear step by step way water moves
the cycle that illustrates how water cycles in, on and above the Earth
the cycle that illustrates how water cycles on the surface of the Earth
it is a cycle that started when humans began overconsumption of water

Question 2 (4 points)

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Limestone dissolves in slightly acidic water because ________.
Question 2 options:
it contains salt
It contains clay
it contains quartz
it contains calcite

Question 3 (4 points)

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A trellis drainage pattern would be commonly associated with
________.
Question 3 options:
rocks that have been faulted.
mountainous areas.
Volcanoes
jointed rock.

, Question 4 (4 points)

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The water table is located ________.
Question 4 options:
at the top of the saturated zone.
is at the surface.
below the confining layer
at the bottom of the saturated zone.

Question 5 (4 points)

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An unconfined aquifer will have ________.
Question 5 options:
a layer of impermeable soil or rock above it.
a high hydrostatic pressure
an aquitard above it.
a layer of permeable soil or rock above it.

Question 6 (4 points)

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Which process from the hydrologic cycle involves solids going
directly into a gaseous state?
Question 6 options:
Condensation
Sublimation
transpiration