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Assume that the samples in each container were taken from surface soil in different locations. Which location would produce the least amount of runoff during a heavy rainfall?

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

The main purpose of the word watershed on this sign is to communicate that the Esopus Creek

a) is a tributary of the Hudson River

b) is a flood hazard where it flows into the Hudson River

c) forms a delta in the Hudson River

d) contains ancient fish fossils

Which soil conditions normally result in the greatest amount of runoff?

a) low permeability and gentle slope

b) low permeability and steep slope

c) high permeability and gentle slope

d) high permeability and steep slope

How did urbanization affect delay time between points A and B and the maximum stream discharge?

a) The delay time decreased, and the maximum discharge decreased.

b) The delay time decreased, and the maximum discharge increased.

c) The delay time increased, and the maximum discharge decreased.

d) The delay time increased, and the maximum discharge increased.

During a rainfall, surface runoff will probably be greatest in an area that has a

a) steep slope and a clay-covered surface

b) steep slope and a gravel-covered surface

c) gentle slope and a grass-covered surface

d) gentle slope and a tree-covered surface

The delay time between points A and B on both graphs is due mainly to the time needed for

a) groundwater to evaporate

b) precipitation water to move into the streams

c) green plants to absorb precipitation

d) rainfall rate to decrease

What is the total amount of moisture added to soil storage during October?

a) 0 mm

b) 30 mm

c) 46 mm

d) 76 mm

When snow cover on the land melts, the water will most likely become surface runoff if the land surface is

a) frozen

b) porous

c) grass covered

d) unconsolidated gravel

According to the information provided in table 2, the area represented by the water budget data would have a climate classified as

a) humid

b) subhumid

c) semiarid

d) arid

Stream discharge at this location would probably be lowest during

a) April

b) May

c) August

d) November

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