Water and the Atmosphere

The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

• evaporation

• precipitation

• water cycle

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Approximately what percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 97%

• 71%

• 30%

• 3%

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Water given off through the leaves of plants is called

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gaseous state is called

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transcription

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Groundwater is

• a salt water source

• a non-potable water source

• a fresh water source

• impure

What is the water table?

• the location where the permeability rate is the fastest

• the level below the surface where water is found

• the water at the surface of a spring system

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Water that falls to Earth as rain, snow, hail, or sleet is called

• precipitation

• evaporation

• transpiration

• condensation

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Which is the best way to get water from an aquifer with a well?

• drill below impermeable rock

• drill below the aquifer

• drill near a dry well

• drill below the water table

Condensation occurs when water vapor

• cools off and becomes liquid water

• heats up and becomes liquid water

• freezes and becomes ice

• rains on the land

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The average annual conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area is called weather.

• true

• false

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