8.E.1.1 Hydrosphere

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What is the most abundant freshwater resource in North Carolina?

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Rivers are the most abundant freshwater resource in North Carolina.

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What can cause a well that has always worked to suddenly stop working?

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A falling water table due to decreased precipitation over a long period of time can cause a well to stop working.

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What is true about most of the freshwater on Earth?

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Most of the freshwater on Earth is inaccessible.

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What provides the best source of information about the quality of water in aquifers?

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Wells provide the best source of information about the quality of water in aquifers.

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Which process removes the most available water from the local water supply?

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Evaporation removes the most available water from the local water supply.

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Define hydrosphere.

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The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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About 2.5% of Earth's water is freshwater.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and then released as vapor through pores in leaves.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface.