Pre-Test: Earth's Water

Front

What would happen to Florida if the west Antarctic ice sheet melted?

Back

Most of Florida would be underwater.

Front

Why are Earth's oceans salty?

Back

Rain washed salts into them.

Front

What contains more of Earth's freshwater than streams?

Back

Glaciers and groundwater.

Front

How does water move in the water cycle?

Back

By changing state.

Front

What can cause density currents in the ocean?

Back

Salinity increases or decreases.

Front

What is the main source of Earth's freshwater?

Back

Glaciers and ice caps.

Front

What process describes the movement of water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

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

Back

The water cycle.

Front

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Water vapor cools and turns into liquid water.

Front

What is the primary reason for the salinity of ocean water?

Back

Minerals and salts from rocks and soil are washed into the oceans.