What process is NOT part of the water cycle?

• condensation
• photosynthesis
• evaporation
• precipitation

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What does the law of conservation of matter state?

• Matter can be created but not destroyed
• Matter can be destroyed but not created
• Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
• Matter can be transformed into energy

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Most of the fresh water on earth is...

• located in rivers and lakes.
• stored in glaciers and ice caps.
• found in underground aquifers.
• contained in the atmosphere.

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Phosphorus is a nutrient that is naturally found in aquatic environments in small amounts. However, too much phosphorus promotes algae growth also known as an algal bloom. What are 2 ways that an algal bloom can be harmful.

• Increase in fish population and decrease in water temperature
• Depletion of oxygen levels and production of toxins
• Decrease in algae population and increase in oxygen levels
• Increase in water clarity and decrease in nutrient levels

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What are 2 ways that oil spills can harm ocean life?

• It increases the water temperature.

• It causes oiling or fouling which causes physical harm to plants and animals.

• It causes oil toxicity which can lead to severe health problems.

• It decreases the water nutrient levels.

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Define surface water.

• Water found on the Earth's surface.
• Water found in the Earth's core.
• Water found in the atmosphere.
• Water found underground.

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Define groundwater.

• Water found beneath the Earth's surface in soil, sand, and rock.
• Water found above the Earth's surface in soil, sand, and rock.
• Water found in the atmosphere.
• Water found in rivers and lakes.

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Define aquifer.

• An aquifer is a type of cloud formation in the sky.
• An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted using a well.
• An aquifer is a man-made structure used to store water.
• An aquifer is a type of fish found in the ocean.

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Define watershed.

• A watershed is an area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
• A watershed is a device used to measure the weight of water.
• A watershed is a term used to describe a water-resistant shed.
• A watershed is a type of hat worn by water enthusiasts.

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Define a well.

• A well is a type of bucket used to draw water from a river.
• A well is a hole in the ground that provides access to groundwater.
• A well is a structure built to store rainwater.
• A well is a device used to measure the depth of water in a body of water.

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