Chapter 5 & 6 Test

Where is almost all of Earth's water found?

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Glaciers

Why does the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on tides on Earth than the Sun?

How does flowing water create landforms over time?

• Flowing water can cause erosion and weathering to create landforms over time.

• Flowing water always has high salinity, which causes landforms.

• All flowing water comes from glaciers, which increase sea levels when they melt.

What occurs when oceans' levels rise and fall, usually twice a day, due to forces from the Moon and the Sun?

• Current

• Tide

• Wave

Where is most of Earth's fresh water?

• Rivers and groundwater

• Oceans

• Glaciers and ice

Where is groundwater held?

• Wells

• Aquifers

• Oceans

What causes ocean currents?

• Wind and the Earth's rotation

• The equator

• The Moon

How can currents change the temperature on Earth?

• They flow clockwise everywhere.

• They can distribute warm and cold water around the globe.

• They are always temporary.

What are rain, sleet, and snow?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What gives us a constant, natural water supply?

• The rock cycle

• The water cycle

• The carbon cycle