Hydrosphere 1

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What is the movement of water through the hydrosphere known as?

Back

Water cycle

Front

Discuss the importance of wetlands in maintaining water quality and biodiversity.

Back

Wetlands help maintain water quality and support biodiversity.

Front

Explain the process of evaporation and its role in the water cycle.

Back

Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, and it plays a key role in the water cycle by transferring water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere.

Front

How does water act as an agent of energy in the hydrosphere?

Back

By driving the water cycle and transferring energy between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere.

Front

How does water pollution affect aquatic ecosystems?

Back

It disrupts the balance of aquatic ecosystems by harming the plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in the water.

Front

What is the definition of the hydrosphere?

Back

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

Front

What are the main components of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.

Front

What role do wetlands play in flood control?

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Wetlands absorb excess rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding.

Front

Define transpiration in the context of the water cycle.

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

Front

What is groundwater and why is it important?

Back

Groundwater is water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers; it is a crucial source of drinking water.