Hydrosphere and Natural Resources

What are some examples of freshwater resources?

• Rivers, lakes, ponds, and groundwater

• Polar ice caps, tundra, and coral reefs

• Oceans, deserts, and glaciers

• Mountains, forests, and swamps

How do humans use marine resources?

• Humans use marine resources for building skyscrapers

• Humans use marine resources for farming and agriculture

• Humans use marine resources for space exploration

• Humans use marine resources for fishing, transportation, energy production, and recreation.

Explain the process of evaporation in the water cycle.

• Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

• Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a solid to a liquid.

• Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a gas to a liquid.

• Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a gas to a solid.

What is the importance of groundwater as a freshwater resource?

• It is not a reliable source of water

• It has no impact on human activities

• It provides drinking water for many people, supports agriculture, and helps maintain ecosystems.

• It only benefits marine life

Name three types of marine resources.

• Trees, rocks, birds

• Cars, houses, computers

• Books, pencils, paper

• Fish, oil, minerals

Describe the role of precipitation in the water cycle.

• It plays a crucial role in replenishing the Earth's water sources and maintaining the water cycle.

• It is only important for agricultural purposes

• It only contributes to flooding and erosion

• It has no role in the water cycle

How does the hydrosphere contribute to the formation of natural resources?

• Erosion, sedimentation, and mineral formation

• Solar radiation and climate change

• Volcanic activity and atmospheric pressure

• Tectonic plate movement and earthquake formation

What are the different forms of freshwater on Earth?

• Cities, towns, villages, and farms

• Rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and groundwater

• Mountains, valleys, plateaus, and canyons

• Oceans, deserts, glaciers, and forests

Explain the concept of desalination and its significance in providing freshwater resources.

• Desalination is the process of extracting minerals from freshwater to make it more pure.

• Desalination is the process of converting freshwater into seawater for industrial use.

• Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to produce freshwater. It is significant in providing freshwater resources in areas where access to freshwater is limited or where the demand for freshwater exceeds the available natural supply.

• Desalination is the process of adding salt to freshwater to make it more drinkable.

Discuss the impact of human activities on the hydrosphere and natural resources.

• Human activities have no impact on the hydrosphere and natural resources

• Human activities only have a positive impact on the hydrosphere and natural resources

• Human activities can lead to increased biodiversity and improved water quality

• Human activities can lead to pollution, depletion of water resources, and destruction of natural habitats, affecting the hydrosphere and natural resources.