Water in Earth's Processes Review

Large waves, called __________, are different from surface waves and are usually caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

• swells

• tsunamis

• breakers

• capillary waves

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Clouds are made up of water droplets. Which statement BEST describes how the water droplets get into the air to form clouds?

• Water droplets in clouds are a result of precipitation.

• The water droplets in clouds get into the air through absorption.

• Clouds form on the ground and the wind blows them up into the air.

• Water evaporates from the surface of the Earth and then condenses to form clouds.

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______ tides, tides that are weaker than normal, happen when the Moon is at first or last quarter phase and the sun and moon interfere with each other.

• High

• Low

• Neap

• Spring

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How would global warming change the water cycle and the climate around bodies of water, like oceans and lakes?

• Warmer temperatures would cause in a drier, hotter climate.

• Warmer temperatures would cause more precipitation and less run-off.

• Warmer temperatures would cause more evaporation and more precipitation.

• Warmer temperatures would cause more evaporation and much less ground water.

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When comparing lakes and oceans, most lakes have

• lower levels of salt.

• higher levels of salt.

• inconsistent levels of salt.

• about the same level of salt.

Some ocean currents are caused by differences in the density of water from place to place around the globe. What two factors cause differences in ocean water density?

• differences in water temperature and wind

• differences in water temperature and phases of the moon

• differences in the amount of dissolved salts and gravity

• differences in water temperature and amount of dissolved salts

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About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water is salt water. Identify the watery feature on Earth that is made of freshwater rather than salt water.

• bay

• glacier

• ocean

• sea

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How is the sun the major source of energy in the water cycle?

• It provides the energy to condense atmospheric water vapor into rain.

• It provides the energy to create winds that blow air masses across the Earth.

• It provides the energy to evaporate water on Earth into the atmosphere.

• It provides the energy needed for water to be transported downhill from mountains to rivers and oceans.

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What is the MOST important factor affecting the movement of water in an ocean?

• currents

• molecules

• tides

• waves

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What term describes the process of liquid water changing into a gas as it moves into air?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

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