Quiz - Freshwater 01112024

________ is the source of all fresh water on and below Earth's surface.

• Precipitation
• Transpiration
• Ocean water
• An ice berg

What is the source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• convection currents
• solar radiation
• turbine power
• conduction from Earth's geosphere

Rocks that allow water to flow easily are referred to as ____________.

• impermeable
• permeable
• absorbent
• penetrable

How much of earth's water is found within the oceans?

• 3%
• 27%
• 77%
• 97%

What is the first stage of water purification?

• Bar Screening
• Aeration
• Floridation
• Chemical Fixation

Plants are part of which water cycle process?

• Transpiration
• Infiltration
• Evaporation
• Precipitation

Which has a neutral pH?

• ammonia (11)
• water (7)
• lemon juice (2)
• bleach (13)

Water ________ when it freezes.

• contracts
• expands

True or False? More things can be dissolved in sulfuric acid than in water.

• True
• False

Why are ocean water and glacial melting not used to develop more drinking water access?

• Desalination and melting glaciers is expensive.
• Both options could cause changes in the salt concentration of the ocean.
• The operation of these types of water treatment plants would great large amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
• All of the above are valid reasons for not using desalination and melting.