Earth's Water Review

What is being transported by the water cycle?

• energy

• matter

• both of these

• none of these

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Which is true about the amount of water on Earth?

• there is an increasing amount of water on Earth due to rain and snowfall

• the amount of water on Earth is replaced much faster than it's being used up

• there is a fixed amount of water on Earth that is continuously cycled in the water cycle

• the amount of water on Earth will never be a concern for the growing population

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What is the main role of plants in the water cycle?

• they release water vapor into the air

• they provide a surface for condensation

• they store water in their stems and leaves

• they take in water from the air

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Water that moves under Earth's surface to fill in open spaces in rocks or soil. What is this type of water called?

• watershed

• surface water

• water table

• groundwater

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Different factors influence the movement and direction of ocean currents. What factor causes surface currents north and south of the equator to move in different directions due to Earth's rotation?

• the Coriolis Effect

• the sun's energy

• density of water

• continental deflection

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What percent of water on Earth is fresh water?

• 97%

• 3%

• 0.5%

• 10%

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What percent of Earth's fresh water is liquid and available for us to use?

• 97%

• 1%

• 75%

• 50%

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Which of the following is a role of water on Earth?

• influencing weather

• shaping earth's surface

• supporting life

• all of the above

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Which of the following correctly shows the chain of energy transfers that create surface currents on the ocean?

• solar energy —> wind energy —> surface currents

• wind energy —> solar energy —> surface currents

• tidal energy —> wind energy —> surface currents

• geothermal energy —> wind energy —> surface currents

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How does convection cause ocean currents?

• During the process of convection, energy is transferred to the atmosphere, forming winds. These winds power surface currents.

• During the process of convection, the heating of surface water by the sun results in upwelling.

• During the process of convection, water that was warmed by the sun loses heat. The water cools, becomes denser, and sinks.

• During the process of convection, more minerals and gases dissolve in warm water. This increases the density of the warm water and causes it to sink.

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