Chapter 20 Ecology

What is the hydrologic cycle?

• The hydrologic cycle is the process of rock formation
• The hydrologic cycle is the growth cycle of plants
• The hydrologic cycle is the movement of air in the atmosphere
• The hydrologic cycle is the movement of water through ecosystems and atmosphere

Answer explanation

the hydrologic cycle moves many elements through ecosystems

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In the hydrologic cycle, solar energy drives the movement of _______, causing _____ from soil and water bodies and evapotranspiration from plants

• water, precipitation

• rocks, weathering

• air, vaporization

• water, evaporation

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In the hydrologic cycle, evaporated water eventually returns to Earth as:

• Sublimation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Transpiration

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In the hydrologic cycle, water from precipitation either _____ the soil or _____ along the surface of the ground until it enters streams or rivers

• percolates, trickles
• evaporates, condenses
• absorbs, evaporates
• infiltrates, flows

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In the hydrologic cycle, water in the soil is taken up by _____ or enter the _______. Ultimately water returns to the ocean

• animals; clouds

• plants; groundwater

• rocks; rivers

• air; lakes

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What is the following an example of?

• - When forests are logged, as in this
  site in Haiti, fewer plant roots are
  available to hold soil and the soil
  absorbs less rainwater.

• - These changes cause increased
  surface runoff, more severe floods,
  and large amounts of soil

• Altering the hydrologic cycle

• Deforestation benefits the environment
• Increased plant root availability leads to soil erosion
• Logging forests reduces the risk of floods

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What is the Ogallala aquifer?

• A man-made reservoir in Europe.

• A type of cloud formation.

• Provides drinking water for 82% of locals

• The largest source of groundwater in the U.S.

• Supplies about 30% of all water used for irrigation in the U.S.

Answer explanation

extraction exceeding replenishment

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The carbon cycle is closely tied to the _______ of energy

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In the carbon cycle, _______ take up CO₂ from the atmosphere and the water

• Producers

• Clouds

• Minerals

• Animals and fungi

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What do producers transfer to consumers, detritivores, scavengers, and decomposers in the carbon cycle?

• Carbon monoxide
• Assimilated carbon

• Inorganic carbon

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