Topic

Hydrology

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Quizzes in Hydrology

Which description of Pennsylvania drainage systems is correct?

Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
Pennsylvania contributes runoff to three major drainage directions: Atlantic via the Delaware, Chesapeake via the Susquehanna, and Gulf of Mexico via the Ohio-Mississippi system.
The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.

Correct answer(s):

Pennsylvania contributes runoff to three major drainage directions: Atlantic via the Delaware, Chesapeake via the Susquehanna, and Gulf of Mexico via the Ohio-Mississippi system.

Which statement would be most accurate in a New York State study guide about Hydrology?

New York’s rivers connect the state to the Atlantic, Great Lakes, St. Lawrence, Delaware, and Susquehanna drainage systems.
The Hudson-Mohawk corridor illustrates how lowland routes can influence long-term settlement, transport, and economic development.
The Niagara River links Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and forms part of the U.S.-Canada boundary.
The Finger Lakes provide evidence of the role of continental glaciation in shaping New York’s landscape.

Correct answer(s):

The Niagara River links Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and forms part of the U.S.-Canada boundary.