Rocks/Minerals/Soil
Which soil particle is the smallest?
Clay
Which process brings water into the ground?
Infiltration
The location in which freshwater and saltwater mix at the mouth of a river is known as what?
estuary
What are the two most common types of organisms to infect trees?
insects and fungi
The concentration of a population into cities is known as what?
urbanization
Which mineral property is determined by rubbing it on a rough surface?
Streak
Which type of irrigation has the most efficient water usage?
drip
When groundwater is pumped from aquifers, it can leave dissolved salts behind on the surface of the soil. What is this process known as?
salinization
What percentage of forests in the United States are privately owned?
58%
What is correct sequence in which cities originally formed?
farming, hunting & gathering, growth of cities, specialized trade
hunting & gathering, farming, specialized trade, growth of cities
What soil horizon would contain the least amount of organic matter?
B -- Bedrock
Which of these is NOT true about water?
A. water expands as a soil
B. water is a nonpolar molecule
C. water has a neutral pH
D. water has a high specific heat
water is a nonpolar molecule
In which part of a watershed would the elevation likely be the highest?
tributary
Which of the following is NOT true of forests?
A. trees provide a line of defense against floods and landslides
B. Fragmentation of forests can affect the movement of animals
C. Animals often live mostly on the edges of the forest
D. Trees store carbon within their trunks for many years
Animals often live mostly on the edges of the forest
Which of the following is NOT a pull factor caused by cities?
A. the loss of employment opportunities in rural areas
B. the availability of entertainment
C. the opportunities for specialized careers
D. the availability of efficient infrastructure
the loss of employment opportunities in rural areas
You dug a hole in your backyard and water began to flow into it from the surrounding soil. What property is being demonstrated?
Permeability
The source of most irrigation and drinking water is from where?
underground
Which is not true about aquifers?
A. Confined aquifers recharge slowly
B. An aquifer consists of a layer of permeable rock and the water in its pores
C. artesian wells cannot be drilled directly into an aquifer due to tremendous water pressure
D. water in an unconfined aquifer is recharged slowly
artesian wells cannot be drilled directly into an aquifer due to tremendous water pressure
How does deforestation affect the local climate?
A. a lack of trees reduces the humidity in the air
B. groundwater infiltration will decrease
C. precipitation will increase
D. A & B are correct
E. B & C are correct
A & B are correct
What are two environmental consequences of cities?
loss of biodiversity, noise & light pollution, creation of heat islands, polluted runoff from imperious surfaces
What two processes cause sediments to stick together into a sedimentary rock?
compaction and lithification
The term "surface tension" is created by which property of water?
cohesion
Acid rain slowly degrades a statue. What type of weathering is this?
chemical weathering
What are the three largest sources of energy for the United States?
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
What are two environmental benefits of cities?
energy efficiency improved because people live closer, provide education, career opportunities, and improved infrastructure