Water and Earth Quiz Pages 4 -9 of One Well

What is the concept of "one global well" as described in the text?

• The idea that all water on Earth comes from a single well

• The theory that water is not connected and comes from different sources

• The understanding that all water on Earth is connected and essentially the same

• The belief that water on Earth has been increasing over time

According to the text, how does the way we treat water affect the planet?

• It has no significant effect on the planet or its species

• It only affects the water quality in our local area

• It affects every species on the planet, including us, now and for years to come

• It changes the amount of water on Earth

Why is Earth unique according to the text?

• It is the only planet that has liquid water and can support life.

• It is the only planet with water in the form of ice.

• It is the only planet that has water in the atmosphere.

• It is the only planet that has an ocean.

What does the text imply about the amount of water on Earth?

• It has been decreasing over the past billion years

• It has been increasing due to global warming

• It has been the same for billions of years

• It changes every day due to human consumption

Who needs water to survive, as mentioned in the text?

• Only humans and animals

• Only plants and microorganisms

• Every living organism, including every person, every plant, and every animal

• Only aquatic species

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered with water?

• 50 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

• 60 percent

What is "groundwater"?

• Water found in the atmosphere

• Water that fills the cracks in rocks and spaces between grains of sand and soil

• Water found only in rivers

• Water that is frozen in icecaps and glaciers

Which of the following contains the most water on Earth?

• Icecaps and glaciers

• Groundwater

• Oceans

• Rivers

What is the percentage of water in the atmosphere?

• 0.001 percent

• 0.002 percent

• 0.01 percent

• 0.0001 percent

Is there more water in the atmosphere or in all of Earth's rivers?

• In the atmosphere

• In Earth's rivers

• They have the same amount

• The text does not provide this information