Question 12
safe yield is the amount of natural recharge to the aquifer.
true
false
gasoline has lower vapor pressure than water at room temperature.
true
false
injection of surface water to aquifer can decrease safe yield of the aquifer.
true
false
groundwater replenishment system in orange county, ca uses microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and uv light/hydrogen peroxide to treat fresh water brought from the colorado river. the treated water is then injected into an aquifer via injection wells.
true
false
when water vapor (clouds) rise over high mountains, precipitation can occur because vapor pressure increases.
true
false
wet soils warm up faster than drier soils in the sun because water has higher heat conductivity than air.
true