A Basin in Which Water Leaves Via Evapotranspiration or Subsurface

question 33

Multiple Choice

A basin in which water leaves via evapotranspiration or subsurface gravitational flow instead of reaching the ocean is said to have

• A)a disappearing stream.
• B)a closed system.
• C)sheetflow.
• D)internal drainage.

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Definitions:

Organic Matter

Material derived from the decay of plants and animals that provides nutrients for plants and increases soil fertility.

Topsoil

The uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic matter and nutrients, critical for plant growth and agriculture.

A Soil Horizon

A Soil Horizon is a distinct layer parallel to the soil surface, differing from adjacent soil layers in physical, chemical, and biological properties, composition, or color.

Common Name

A name that is commonly used by the general public to identify a species, as opposed to its scientific name.