All About Water

What is the process called when water evaporates and then falls as rain?

• The water cycle

• Atmospheric condensation

• The hydrological process

• Oceanic circulation

Name the three states of water.

• plasma, vapor, mist

• ice, steam, fog

• solid, liquid, plasma

• solid, liquid, gas

What is it called when water is contaminated and unsafe to use?

• Water conservation

• Water pollution

• Water filtration

• Water treatment

What are two main sources of fresh water?

• Desalination plants

• Glaciers and ice caps, rivers and lakes

• Oceans and seas

• Atmospheric moisture

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 85%

• 60%

• 71%

What is the term for water that is found in rivers and lakes?

• Rainwater

• Groundwater

• Surface water

• Desalinated water

How does water cycle through the environment?

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

• Water does not change states during the cycle.

• The water cycle involves only evaporation and collection.

• Water is only found in oceans and rivers.

What is the solid state of water called?

• Steam

• Water vapor

• Liquid water

• Ice

What can cause water pollution?

• Rainwater collection

• Natural mineral deposits

• Water temperature changes

• Industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, sewage, oil spills, plastic waste, and chemical spills.

What is the main source of saltwater on Earth?

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Glaciers