5.5 Hydrosphere Quiz

What is the hydrosphere?

• The majority of our planet's surface

• The internal layers of the Earth

• The frozen water on Earth

• The combination of land and water on Earth

What is the average salt concentration in salt water?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 2%

• 3.5%

Which of the following is an example of brackish water?

• Rivers and streams

• Oceans and seas

• Lakes and ponds

• Estuaries and lagoons

What causes the flow of water in rivers?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Temperature

• Ice ages

Which of the following is the largest lake in the world?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Ontario

• Caspian Sea

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the main focus of the hydrosphere?

• Water vapor

• Liquid water

• Frozen water

• All forms of water

What is the term for the continuous flow of water on Earth?

• Water cycle

• Hydrologic cycle

• Water system

• Water movement

What is the process by which water droplets in the air combine and fall as rain?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the main component of the hydrosphere?

• Rocks

• Land

• Water

• Ice