UNIT 3: THE HYDROSPHERE (ESS.8.2)

Which of the following processes is part of the water cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Combustion

• Erosion

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Earth's core

• Moon

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Explain how ocean currents can affect the climate of coastal regions.

• Ocean currents have no effect on climate.

• Ocean currents can warm or cool the air above them, influencing the climate of nearby land areas.

• Ocean currents only affect marine life, not climate.

• Ocean currents cause earthquakes that change the climate.

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Describe the role of estuaries in supporting biodiversity.

• Estuaries are too salty to support any life.

• Estuaries provide a unique habitat that supports a diverse range of species.

• Estuaries are only important for fish.

• Estuaries are primarily used for human recreation.

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Which of the following is a method used to test water quality?

• Counting fish populations

• Measuring pH levels

• Observing cloud patterns

• Calculating wind speed

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Identify one human activity that negatively impacts freshwater ecosystems.

• Planting trees

• Overfishing

• Building dams

• Hiking

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Analyze how deforestation might affect the water cycle.

• Deforestation increases precipitation.

• Deforestation reduces transpiration, leading to less moisture in the atmosphere.

• Deforestation has no effect on the water cycle.

• Deforestation increases the number of rivers.

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Compare the characteristics of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems.

• Both have the same salinity levels.

• Freshwater ecosystems have lower salinity compared to saltwater ecosystems.

• Saltwater ecosystems are less diverse than freshwater ecosystems.

• Freshwater ecosystems are found only in oceans.

Evaluate the impact of plastic pollution on ocean systems.

• Plastic pollution has no impact on ocean systems.

• Plastic pollution can harm marine life and disrupt food chains.

• Plastic pollution benefits ocean systems by providing habitats.

• Plastic pollution only affects freshwater systems.

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What is the main function of ocean currents?

• To create waves

• To distribute heat around the planet

• To increase salinity

• To produce oxygen

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