Prior to answering the following questions make sure you read assignments in your “Physical Geology” online textbook from Chapter 13 (Streams and Floods), Chapter 14 (Groundwater), and Chapter 12 (Mass wasting). Also, you are expected to research outside sources from my course Webliography (Content tab) and the Internet. Answers must be in APA-style paragraph form with proper APA citations. Graphics may be used to support your answers, but make sure you cite your source below the graphic.

1) Sketch or diagram “your interpretation” (computer or hand sketch, but not a book illustration) of the “Hydrologic Cycle”.  What is the ultimate energy source for the water cycle to function on Earth?  Label the major processes of the water cycle concept in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. Use arrows to show the progression of (H2O) through the cycle.

2) Define and describe the following geologic surface water terms.  Make sure you give a geologic location example for each term:

1. a) drainage basin (watershed), drainage divide, continental divide, and tributaries
2. b) stream erosion features: waterfalls, canyon (gorge), and V-shaped valley
3. c) stream deposition features: stream load, alluvial material (alluvium), flood plain, and delta.

3) Define “groundwater” and discuss its origin and role in the hydrologic cycle. Then define and describe the following groundwater terms:

• porosity vs. permeability
• zone of saturation and zone of aeration
• water table
• aquifer(describe one aquifer in detail)

4) Define the term “mass wasting” and the major types of geologic mass wasting.  What are the major natural forces and conditions that control mass wasting?  What human activities can influence mass wasting?  Give a specific example of a geological mass wasting hazard occurrence.

5) View the video at Karst Topography: A Unique and Fragile Environment then discuss in a few paragraphs; karst geology, including the origin of the term “karst”, the cave-forming sedimentary rock type present, and the major karst surface and subsurface features.  What is the major geologic hazard associated with karst regions?  Choose one karst or cavern location in the USA (or other country) and describe the surface and subsurface environment. Is there any unique (endemic) subsurface life there, and what are the human threats to this fragile environment?

Prior to answering the following questions make sure you read assignments in your “Physical Geology” online textbook from Chapter 13 (Streams and Floods), Chapter 14 (Groundwater), and Chapter 12 (Mass wasting). Also, you are expected to research outside sources from my course Webliography (Content tab) and the Internet. Answers must be in APA-style paragraph form with proper APA citations. Graphics may be used to support your answers, but make sure you cite your source below the graphic.

1) Sketch or diagram “your interpretation” (computer or hand sketch, but not a book illustration) of the “Hydrologic Cycle”.  What is the ultimate energy source for the water cycle to function on Earth?  Label the major processes of the water cycle concept in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. Use arrows to show the progression of (H2O) through the cycle.

2) Define and describe the following geologic surface water terms.  Make sure you give a geologic location example for each term:

1. a) drainage basin (watershed), drainage divide, continental divide, and tributaries
2. b) stream erosion features: waterfalls, canyon (gorge), and V-shaped valley
3. c) stream deposition features: stream load, alluvial material (alluvium), flood plain, and delta.

3) Define “groundwater” and discuss its origin and role in the hydrologic cycle. Then define and describe the following groundwater terms:

• porosity vs. permeability
• zone of saturation and zone of aeration
• water table
• aquifer(describe one aquifer in detail)

4) Define the term “mass wasting” and the major types of geologic mass wasting.  What are the major natural forces and conditions that control mass wasting?  What human activities can influence mass wasting?  Give a specific example of a geological mass wasting hazard occurrence.

5) View the video at Karst Topography: A Unique and Fragile Environment then discuss in a few paragraphs; karst geology, including the origin of the term “karst”, the cave-forming sedimentary rock type present, and the major karst surface and subsurface features.  What is the major geologic hazard associated with karst regions?  Choose one karst or cavern location in the USA (or other country) and describe the surface and subsurface environment. Is there any unique (endemic) subsurface life there, and what are the human threats to this fragile environment?

Prior to answering the following questions make sure you read assignments in your “Physical Geology” online textbook from Chapter 13 (Streams and Floods), Chapter 14 (Groundwater), and Chapter 12 (Mass wasting). Also, you are expected to research outside sources from my course Webliography (Content tab) and the Internet. Answers must be in APA-style paragraph form with proper APA citations. Graphics may be used to support your answers, but make sure you cite your source below the graphic.

1) Sketch or diagram “your interpretation” (computer or hand sketch, but not a book illustration) of the “Hydrologic Cycle”.  What is the ultimate energy source for the water cycle to function on Earth?  Label the major processes of the water cycle concept in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere. Use arrows to show the progression of (H2O) through the cycle.

2) Define and describe the following geologic surface water terms.  Make sure you give a geologic location example for each term:

1. a) drainage basin (watershed), drainage divide, continental divide, and tributaries
2. b) stream erosion features: waterfalls, canyon (gorge), and V-shaped valley
3. c) stream deposition features: stream load, alluvial material (alluvium), flood plain, and delta.

3) Define “groundwater” and discuss its origin and role in the hydrologic cycle. Then define and describe the following groundwater terms:

• porosity vs. permeability
• zone of saturation and zone of aeration
• water table
• aquifer(describe one aquifer in detail)

4) Define the term “mass wasting” and the major types of geologic mass wasting.  What are the major natural forces and conditions that control mass wasting?  What human activities can influence mass wasting?  Give a specific example of a geological mass wasting hazard occurrence.

5) View the video at Karst Topography: A Unique and Fragile Environment then discuss in a few paragraphs; karst geology, including the origin of the term “karst”, the cave-forming sedimentary rock type present, and the major karst surface and subsurface features.  What is the major geologic hazard associated with karst regions?  Choose one karst or cavern location in the USA (or other country) and describe the surface and subsurface environment. Is there any unique (endemic) subsurface life there, and what are the human threats to this fragile environment?