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Water, Air, Energy, And Waste Management For Environmental Sustainability Practice Test

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Water visible in rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands is best described as which term?
Correct Answer:
Surface water
Explanation:
Where water is found at the surface of the land defines the term. Water visible in rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands is surface water—water that exists on or above the ground and is directly exposed to the atmosphere. This contrasts with groundwater, which is stored underground in soils and rock and is not usually visible. Residence time refers to how long water stays in a system, which is about timing, not location. Eutrophication describes nutrient enrichment and its ecological effects, not where the water sits. So the water you can see in those bodies is surface water.

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