Year 7 JacPlus 10.4 v2

What is the main idea about the amount of water on Earth?

• It has always been changing.

• It has stayed the same since the beginning of time.

• It is increasing rapidly.

Why is water considered a resource?

• Because it has no value.

• Because it can change states from gas to liquid to solid.

• Because it becomes valuable when it's put to use.

What distinguishes green water from blue water?

• Green water is from precipitation stored in soil, while blue water is only from rivers.

• Green water is used in agriculture, while blue water is only used for domestic purposes.

• Green water is sourced from surface or groundwater, while blue water is from precipitation.

What powers the water cycle?

• The wind

• The sun

• The moon

What are the main processes in the water cycle?

• Condensation, freezing, and melting

• Evaporation, condensation, and freezing

• Rainfall, snowfall, and hail

Why are places settled near rivers and lakes?

• Because they have the most wildlife.

• Because they provide access to water.

• Because they have the cleanest air.

How long does water typically stay in the atmosphere before falling back to Earth as precipitation?

• Nine days

• One month

• One year

What happens to soil during a drought or long summer without rain?

• It becomes wetter

• It forms cracks and dries out

• It absorbs more water from the atmosphere

Where does water spend the longest time in one place?

• Snow

• Rivers

• Antarctic ice sheets

Where is groundwater found?

• On the Earth's surface

• Under the Earth's surface

• In the atmosphere