Water Cycle Test

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What determines water availability?

Back

Water quantity, water timing, and water quality.

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How does water move between the atmosphere and the surface?

Back

Through evaporation, evapotranspiration, and precipitation.

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What are some human activities that affect the water cycle?

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Agricultural irrigation, industrial activities, mining, aquaculture, urban development, and deforestation.

Front

Where is most of the freshwater stored on Earth?

Back

In freshwater lakes and rivers.

Front

What is the impact of climate change on the water cycle?

Back

Changing precipitation patterns and extreme weather events.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.