BGCS - Unit 1 Module B Flashcard

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What is evapotranspiration?

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Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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True or False: Evapotranspiration is the change of a substance from a liquid to a gas.

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True

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What is nonpoint source pollution?

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Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that comes from many sources rather than from a single, specific site.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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True or False: Urban land covers are areas of land with little to no amounts of stormwater runoff.

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False

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What process occurs before water precipitates from a cloud?

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Condensation is the process that occurs before water precipitates from a cloud.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is point source pollution?

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Point source pollution refers to pollutants discharged from a single identifiable location, such as pipes, ditches, channels, sewers, or containers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is the difference between point source and nonpoint source pollution?

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Point source pollution comes from a single identifiable source, while nonpoint source pollution comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What role does condensation play in the water cycle?

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Condensation is crucial in the water cycle as it transforms water vapor in the atmosphere back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does urbanization affect stormwater runoff?

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Urbanization typically increases stormwater runoff due to the prevalence of impervious surfaces like roads and buildings, which prevent water from soaking into the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are some common examples of point source pollution?

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Common examples of point source pollution include wastewater discharge from a treatment plant, industrial discharges, and runoff from a specific site.

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