Quiz about Hydrology - Intro and Freshwater

Question 1

2. What is the correct percentage of saltwater vs. freshwater?

Accepted Answer

97% salt water, 3% fresh water

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50% salt water, 50% fresh water

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97% fresh water, 3% salt water

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70% salt water, 30% fresh water

Question 2

3. Out of all water on Earth, approximately what percent is locked up in ice and snow?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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30

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97

Question 3

5. We get almost all of the water that we drink from:

Accepted Answer

ground water

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the oceans

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rivers and lakes

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melting ice

Question 4

6. This is the movement of water from our earth's surface/ground to the atmosphere, and back to the surface.

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water cycle

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precipitation

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evaporation

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glaciers

Question 5

7. Which statement is NOT correct about the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Water going from solid to gas is called transpiration.

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Solar radiation is needed for evaporation and transpiration to take place.

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Water going from a vapor (gas) to liquid is called condensation.

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Gravity is the force for groundwater flow, surface water flow, infiltration, and precipitation.

Question 6

8. What is the correct order of events in the water cycle?

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evaporation -> condensation -> precipitation

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condensation -> evaporation -> precipitation

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precipitation -> condensation -> evaporation

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evaporation -> precipitation -> condensation

Question 7

9. The total amount of water on Earth _________________________.

Accepted Answer

d. Is fairly constant because what is evaporated comes back as precipitation.

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a. Is increasing because of precipitation.

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b. Changes constantly due to the weather.

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c. Is decreasing because water is consumed and evaporated.

Question 8

10. What is the energy source that fuels the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

sun

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mantle

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electricity

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wind

Question 9

11. In the water cycle, as water rises in the atmosphere, the vapor starts to __________ and forms clouds in the process called _______________.

Accepted Answer

Cool / condensation

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Cool / precipitation.

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Heat up / precipitation.

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Heat up / condensation.

Question 10

This means something has holes in it that can allow fluid to enter into it.

Accepted Answer

porous

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solvent

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ice

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condensation

Question 11

13. Which item is the most similar to a porous rock?

Accepted Answer

A sponge, because water can get inside of it.

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A piece of glass, because water runs off of it.

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A drinking cup, because you can pour water into it and it won't let the water escape.

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A baking pan, because the water spreads out in it.

Question 12

14. How is condensation different from evaporation?

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In condensation, the temperature must decrease. In evaporation, the temperature must increase.

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In condensation, dust particles are not needed, but in evaporation they are.

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In condensation, the temperature must increase. In evaporation, the temperature must decrease.

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In condensation, water is turning from a liquid into water vapor. In evaporation, water is turning from a water vapor into a liquid.

Question 13

15. Read all choices carefully! Of the two rock samples in the diagram, which one has the capability of storing more groundwater?

Accepted Answer

Sample B because the rock is more porous.

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Sample A because the rock is more porous.

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Sample A because the rock is more permeable

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Sample B because the rock is more permeable

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