Fluvial Geomorphology (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is groundwater?
What is groundwater?
Water stored below Earth's surface
What does the water table represent?
What does the water table represent?
Upper boundary of the groundwater zone
Which rock type promotes greater infiltration?
Which rock type promotes greater infiltration?
Porous sandstone
How do gentle slopes affect groundwater formation?
How do gentle slopes affect groundwater formation?
Water moves slowly, more time to infiltrate
How does dense vegetation affect infiltration?
How does dense vegetation affect infiltration?
Acts as natural brake, promotes infiltration
What is the relationship between infiltration and runoff?
What is the relationship between infiltration and runoff?
Inverse - when one increases, other decreases
Which conditions lead to best groundwater recharge?
Which conditions lead to best groundwater recharge?
Porous soil, gentle slope, dense vegetation
How are groundwater supplies replenished?
How are groundwater supplies replenished?
Through infiltration reaching the water table
What happens on steep slopes during rainfall?
What happens on steep slopes during rainfall?
Water flows rapidly, little time to infiltrate
Why is groundwater essential for South Africa?
Why is groundwater essential for South Africa?
Essential for water security