Surface Water
Of the geologic surface water flow patterns discussed, which one is the result of basic, horizontal geology, like we have in most parts of Kentucky?
Dendritic
The amount of water that can pass through a rock or material is referred to as its:
permeability
Longest cave in the world?
Mammoth Cave
What's the difference between fog and clouds?
Elevation
Kentucky
Frankfort
Which type of surface water stream feature erodes into a bank and causes a steep gradient?
Cut bank
"The amount of pore space in a material"
Porosity
Type of rock in which karst forms
Limestone
These are the highest clouds we discussed (often ice crystals)
Cirrus
Florida
Tallahassee
Which type of surface stream feature is found in the inner bend of a stream where velocity is low and a beach-type area is often observed?
Point bar
What type of aquifer is sandwiched between layers and has hydraulic pressure?
Confined
Which of the following is a cave feature that forms on the TOP of the cave ceiling?
Stalactite
Type of front that covers a smaller area, often has severe thunderstorms?
Cold front
Illinois
Springfield
The maximum velocity is in what part of a straight-moving stream is found in what part of a stream?
Top middle
The groundwater zone in which water completely fills pore spaces in soil or rock is referred to as:
saturated zone
Which of the following is a cave feature that forms on the BOTTOM of a cave?
Stalagmite
Precipitation type that is caused by air being pushed up a mountain until it condenses?
Orographic
Ohio
Columbus
The biggest drainage basin in the USA?
Mississippi
What local rock type has the highest primary permeability? Sandstone, limestone, or shale?
Sandstone
Karst feature in which a cave roof collapses?
Sink hole
Of the stages in the water cycle, where does water "stay" most of the time?
Storage (usually ocean)
West Virginia
Charleston