U3M2L2: Water on Earth's Surface

Front

What are water storage areas such as oceans, lakes, glaciers, ice caps, and groundwater called?

Back

Reservoirs

Front

What force causes water to soak into sand and move to the bottom of a table in stream table demonstrations?

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What happens to evaporation rates as the lower atmosphere (troposphere) becomes warmer?

Back

Evaporation rates increase, leading to an increase in the amount of moisture circulating.

Front

What are areas of permeable sediment or rock that hold significant amounts of water called?

Back

Aquifers

Front

Is the amount of water on Earth considered a closed system?

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the natural process of water moving from the surface to the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the underground layer of water-bearing rock?

Back

Aquifer

Front

What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

Back

Glaciers and ice caps

Front

What is the term for the water cycle process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid?

Back

Condensation