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The ability of a material to transmit water through interconnected pores is called

• capacity
• competence
• permeability
• porosity

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The hydrologic cycle continuously recycles _______ through Earth's systems.

• rocks
• water
• oxygen
• carbon dioxide 

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Which soil component has the least capacity for holding water?

• silt
• clay
• sand
• humus

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Water can dissolve many things so it is called the .....

• wonderful water
• cohesion
• liquid
• universal solvent

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Where is the water in the river moving the slowest?

• A

• B

• D

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When water condenses, the liquid water forms ______________.

• water vapor

• steam

• air

• clouds

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Is precipitation any form of water that falls back to earth?

• Yes

• No

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In the mountain river ecosystem pictured above, what would be an abiotic factor?

• trees

• swans

• grasses

• water

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Where is infiltration taking place?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which cylinder represents the highest relative humidity? 

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 5

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