6th Ch. 15: Earth's Water

Which important function of water is represented in this image?

• photosynthesis
• transporting nutrients
• keeping Earth warm
• regulating ocean temperature

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Most of Earth's water is in which form?

• solid
• liquid
• vapor
• gas

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Which best describes the Earth's Water Cycle?

• It is a cycle in which water freezes, melts and freezes again.
• It is the movemnet of water within the oceans.
• It is the movement of atmospheric clouds around Earth.
• It is the constant movement of water throughout the hydrosphere.

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What is the process demonstrated in the below image of by which water vapor enters the atmosphere?

• condensation
• transpiration
• precipitation
• radiation

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Which of these best accounts for the cohesion of water drops?

• the polar structure of water molecules
• the ability of water to dissolve ionic compounds
• the melting point of water at 0 degrees Celsius
• the high specific heat of water

Which state of water is represented by the molecules in this image?

• solid
• liquid
• vapor
• the transition from liquid to vapor

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Water is most dense at what temperature in degrees Celsius?

• 32
• 4
• 0
• -4

What is the main reason that runoff is a water quality issue?

• because it happens after a rainfall
• because it removes water from the atmosphere
• because it increases the amount of water in streams
• because it can carry nitrates and other pollutants into bodies of water

Why is turbidity, cloudiness, an important factor in water quality?

• because underwater plants need light for photosynthesis
• because fish need to be able to breathe
• because coral are sensitive to temperature increases
• because nitrates can cause algal blooms

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Water vapor enters the atmosphere through the process of _________.

• absorption
• reflection
• evaporation
• condensation

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