Unit 3 Chapters 1 & 2 Earth Systems

3-D Graph of Water Distribution

The column graphs show the distribution of Earth’s water. The first graph on the left displays the proportion of total water. The middle graph shows the breakdown of the small proportion of fresh water on Earth, and the last one displays the different sources that make up surface water and some other fresh water reserves. Select the three most plentiful sources of surface water and other fresh water from the third column graph.

• Lakes

• Ice and Snow

• Soil Moisture

• Rivers

• Wetlands

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When the sun heats up water in a puddle, causing it to evaporate, which of the Earth's systems are involved?

Select the two correct answers.

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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A canyon that is formed when rocky ground is eroded by a river is an example of what two spheres interacting.

• Geosphere and Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere and Geosphere

• Biosphere and Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere and Biosphere

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Use the diagram of Earth's Environmental Spheres and your knowledge of science to answer the questions. 

Which of the following statements best describes the Earth's hydrosphere?

• All water inside Earth, on the surface of Earth, and in the air that surrounds Earth.

• The soil, rock, and land that makes up Earth.

• All the gases that are found in and around Earth.

• All living things found anywhere in, on, or around Earth.

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A glass of ice water left on a table will form small beads of water on the outside of the glass.

Which part of the water cycle does this most likely represent?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• runoff

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Kaylee notices the outside of her glass of ice water began "sweating" and was covered in small droplets of water. Kaylee claims that the water on the outside of the glass came from the water that is in the glass. Which of the following is true regarding Kaylee's claim?

• Kaylee's claim is invalid because the water on the outside of the cup came from the ice inside the cup.

• Kaylee's claim is invalid because the water on the outside of the cup came from both the water and ice inside the cup.

• Kaylee's claim is valid because the water on the outside of the cup came from the water inside the cup.

• Kaylee's claim is invalid because the water on the outside of the cup came from the water vapor in the air around the cup.

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Which statement best explains how rain is formed in the atmosphere?

• Water vapor warms up and condenses.

• Water vapor cools enough and condenses.

• Water vapor mixes with rain and condenses.

• Water vapor mixes with other vapor and condenses.

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A student created a circle graph to show the approximate area of Earth covered by fresh water, land, and oceans. Based on the graph, which estimate best describes the areas of Earth's surface covered with salt water and fresh water?

• 69% salt water and 2% fresh water

• 29% salt water and 69% fresh water

• 2% salt water and 29% fresh water

• 69% salt water and 29% fresh water

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Humans need fresh, clean water to survive. Which of these statements is true about fresh water?

• An unlimited amount of fresh water is available on Earth.

• In some places on Earth, fresh water is being used up faster that it can be replace.

• The global population is currently decreasing, and people are using less fresh water.

• Fresh water was once considered a renewable resource, but today it is considered an inexhaustible resource.

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Some bodies of water in and around Florida are shown on the map. Some of these bodies of water are freshwater sources, while others are saltwater sources. Which of the following correctly shows whether each body of water is a freshwater source or a saltwater source?
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