The Hydrosphere: Water Systems, Sediment, and Eutrophication

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the hydrosphere, including water systems, sediment, eutrophication, and water quality indicators.

The movement of water through atmosphere, land, and oceans is known as the __.

Hydrologic cycle.

Key processes of the hydrologic cycle include precipitation, infiltration, runoff, evaporation, and __.

Transpiration.

A watershed is defined as __.

All land draining to a common outlet.

Human activities such as urbanization and agriculture affect the hydrologic cycle by causing __ surfaces and increased runoff.

Impervious.

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is essential for __ life.

Aquatic.

High turbidity in water indicates __, runoff, and algal growth.

Erosion.

The process of nutrient enrichment leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion is called __.

Eutrophication.

Seasonal hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone is primarily caused by nutrient and sediment runoff from the __ River Basin.

Mississippi.

Best Management Practices (BMPs) include buffers, cover crops, and __.

Wetlands.

Turbidity can affect aquatic plants and animals by altering __ levels.

Light.