Forest Hydrology MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is forest hydrology primarily concerned with? (A) Soil fertility (B) Tree growth (C) The study of water movement and distribution in forested areas (D) Wildlife habitat 2. Which process describes the movement of water from the ground surface into the soil? (A) Infiltration (B) Precipitation (C) Evaporation (D) Transpiration 3. What does ‘interception’ refer to in forest hydrology? (A) The process of water being absorbed by the soil (B) The process of water being captured by vegetation before it reaches the ground (C) The movement of water through the soil (D) The flow of water in rivers 4. Which of the following factors can affect the rate of infiltration in a forested area? (A) All of the above (B) Tree species (C) Forest floor cover (D) Soil type 5. What is the term for the amount of water that is lost to the atmosphere from the soil and vegetation? (A) Evaporation (B) Transpiration (C) Precipitation (D) Evapotranspiration 6. How does deforestation generally impact the hydrological cycle? (A) It increases groundwater recharge (B) It increases runoff and soil erosion (C) It decreases runoff and soil erosion (D) It has no impact on the hydrological cycle 7. What is the primary source of streamflow in forested watersheds? (A) Groundwater discharge (B) Direct runoff from rain (C) Water from irrigation systems (D) Water from industrial processes 8. Which hydrological component is most directly affected by forest management practices? (A) Ocean currents (B) Snowmelt timing (C) Atmospheric pressure (D) Evapotranspiration 9. What role do riparian zones play in forest hydrology? (A) They provide habitat for terrestrial animals (B) They help filter pollutants and regulate water flow (C) They increase soil erosion (D) They promote urban development 10. Which factor can reduce soil erosion in a forested area? (A) Dense vegetation cover (B) Removal of vegetation (C) Increased runoff (D) Increased impervious surfaces 11. What is the term for water that flows over the land surface before reaching streams or rivers? (A) Groundwater (B) Interflow (C) Surface runoff (D) Baseflow 12. Which of the following is a common method used to measure streamflow in forested watersheds? (A) Stream gauges (B) Soil sampling (C) Remote sensing (D) Aerial surveys 13. What is the ‘hydrological response’ of a forest to a rain event? (A) The process of water evaporating from the soil (B) The growth of new vegetation (C) The way water is absorbed, stored, and released within the forest ecosystem (D) The impact of human activities on soil quality 14. Which type of forest cover is most effective in reducing peak flood flows? (A) Dense, mature forest cover (B) Urban areas (C) Sparse forest cover (D) Agricultural land 15. What is the term for the underground storage of water in aquifers? (A) Groundwater (B) Surface water (C) Snowpack (D) Runoff 16. Which of the following is a key factor influencing forest hydrology? (A) Forest age (B) All of the above (C) Vegetation type and density (D) Soil type and texture 17. How do forested watersheds typically influence stream temperature? (A) They increase stream temperature (B) They have no effect on stream temperature (C) They moderate stream temperature by providing shade (D) They decrease stream temperature significantly 18. What is ‘baseflow’ in the context of forest hydrology? (A) The portion of streamflow that comes from groundwater (B) The flow of water from rivers to oceans (C) The initial runoff after a rain event (D) The flow of water from irrigation 19. Which hydrological component can be significantly affected by the presence of a forest canopy? (A) Groundwater recharge (B) Surface runoff (C) Ocean salinity (D) Soil erosion 20. What is ‘canopy interception’ in forest hydrology? (A) The process of water being absorbed by the soil (B) The movement of water through the soil (C) The amount of water intercepted and temporarily held by the forest canopy (D) The flow of water in rivers