Shaping Earth’s Surface: Running Water and Groundwater

Write a statement or two describing the movement of water through the hydrologic cycle, including several of the processes that are involved.

Assume that you need to determine the rate at which infiltration occurs in an area. What are the variables you must consider in order to formulate an answer?

Write a brief paragraph summarizing the results of your permeability experiment.

Name and describe two features you would expect to find on the floodplain of a widely meandering river near its mouth.

Assume that you have decided to drill a water well. List two factors that should be considered prior to drilling.

Name and describe two features you would expect to find in a region with karst topography.