Water Cycle Quiz

What are the three phases of water?

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

• Air, clouds, ocean

• Lakes, vegetation, snowpack

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What is the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere called?

• Transportation

• Runoff

• Infiltration

• Water cycle

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Which process involves water vapor turning directly into gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

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What is the key part of extreme events such as drought and floods?

• Water vapor

• Water cycle

• Water resources

• Water quality

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What are the impacts of climate change on water resources?

• Increased availability of water

• Improved water quality

• Decreased extreme weather events

• Decreased water supplies

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What is the nature of science explored through the water cycle?

• Models and empirical evidence

• Social and environmental issues

• Ecosystems and economies

• Classic water cycle diagram

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What is the purpose of the SEA TO SKY: EDUCATION RESOURCE DATABASE?

• To explore the water cycle

• To improve weather forecasting

• To provide educational resources

• To study marine and aviation

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What is the main focus of NOAA's efforts regarding the water cycle?

• Forecasting climate change

• Improving ecosystem health

• Understanding global weather patterns

• Expanding understanding at different scales

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What are the major parts of the Earth's climate system tied together by water?

• Air, clouds, ocean

• Lakes, vegetation, snowpack

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

• Solid, liquid, gas

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What are the challenges faced by water sources?

• Population growth and pollution

• Climate change and transportation

• Energy production and recreation

• Agriculture and national security

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