Chapter 12 Water Test

Front

A ridge of land that separates two watersheds is called a(n) _____________.

Back

divide

Front

The energy for the water cycle originally comes from the _____________.

Back

sun

Front

Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called _____________.

Back

groundwater

Front

Plants use water to _____________.

Back

make their own food.

Front

Where should a well end?

Back

In the saturated zone.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

condensation

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

water cycle

Front

What do we call the area of land where all the water drains into a specific body of water?

Back

watershed

Front

What is the term for water that is found in rivers, lakes, and streams?

Back

surface water

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

transpiration