Exploring the Water Cycle

The podcast from Hamk Middle School's Earth Science Department reviews the water cycle, a cyclic event powered by the sun. It covers key processes like evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. The podcast also explains the differences between infiltration and runoff, highlighting soil characteristics that affect these processes. The importance of understanding these processes for human consumption and environmental awareness is emphasized.

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• Wind

• The Earth's core

• The Sun

• The Moon

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What percentage of the Earth's water is available for human consumption?

• Less than 1%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

What is the process called when liquid water turns into gas?

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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What term describes the combination of evaporation and transpiration?

• Precipitation

• Runoff

• Condensation

• Evapotranspiration

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What forms when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid?

• Evaporation

• Runoff

• Transpiration

• Condensation

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What is the term for water falling to the Earth's surface in any form?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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What happens to water when it infiltrates?

• It evaporates

• It runs off the surface

• It sinks into the Earth

• It forms clouds

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Which condition is necessary for runoff to occur?

• Steep slope

• Permeable soil

• Unsaturated soil

• Gentle slope

What type of soil allows water to pass through easily?

• Permeable

• Impermeable

• Dry

• Saturated

Which of the following surfaces is impermeable?

• Soil

• Grass

• Sand

• Concrete