Geography Flashcard

Front

Which of these contain most of Earth’s water? Options: oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers

Back

oceans

Front

Where is most of the freshwater on Earth located?

Back

in polar ice and glaciers

Front

A rock layer that collects and stores water is called?

Back

an aquifer

Front

An area of land that drains into a river or lake is called

Back

a watershed

Front

What is the source of most of the salt in the ocean?

Back

rocks on land

Front

How are estuaries different from lakes or the ocean?

Back

Estuaries contain both saltwater and freshwater.

Front

How can the atmosphere be considered part of the hydrosphere?

Back

It is a source of water.

Front

Where is the majority of Earth’s freshwater located?

Back

polar ice caps

Front

Which term best describes Wilson Creek, a National Wild and Scenic River that flows through the Wilson Creek Gorge before joining the Johns River?

Back

tributary

Front

Which of these is not a body of freshwater? stream, lake, river, estuary

Back

estuary