ESC 1000 Earth
Science Name:____________
Chapter 5: Running Water and
Groundwater
Part E End of Chapter
Review Questions 12 Points
Your instructor will
either choose one or two of three questions of the following or they will be
circled on the paper. If one is chosen you may chose two. If two are chosen,
you may chose one. You write a short answer for 4-4-4
points each:
- (#1) Describe
the movement of water through the hydrologic cycle. Once precipitation has
fallen on land what paths are available?
- (#2)
What are the three main parts (zones) of a river system?
- (#6)
In what three ways does a stream transport its load?
- (#11)
Define base level. Name the main river in your area. For what does it actas base level? What is the base level of the Mississippi River? The Missouri
River?
- (#15)
List and briefly describe three basic flood-control strategies. What are
some drawbacks of each?
- (#27)
Differentiate between stalactites and stalagmites. How do these differ?
- (#29)
Describe two ways sinkholes are created?