Water Geography

What is the process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, atmosphere, and land?

• Tides

• Ocean currents

• Water cycle

• Evaporation

What is the major cause of ocean currents?

• Wind

• Tides

• Earthquake

• Rainfall

Which of the following is NOT a source of freshwater?

• Rivers

• Glaciers

• Oceans

• Groundwater

Which of the following best describes a terrarium?

• A method of harvesting rainwater

• An artificial enclosure for keeping small plants

• A storage system for underground water

• A machine used to desalinate seawater

The average salinity of ocean water is:

• 15 parts per thousand

• 25 parts per thousand

• 35 parts per thousand

• 50 parts per thousand

What happens to the speed of a tsunami as it moves from deep to shallow waters?

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It disappears

Which activity will best demonstrate convection currents in ocean water?

• Pouring hot and cold water into different containers

• Heating water on one side of a bucket and adding ice to the other side

• Placing a paper boat in still water

• Observing the formation of waves on a beach

High tides help in which of the following activities?

• Electricity generation

• Fishing

• Navigation

• All of the above

If a tsunami warning is issued, what is the FIRST thing coastal residents should do?

• Move to higher ground immediately

• Go to the beach to watch the waves

• Stay inside their homes

• Start collecting water in buckets

Which of the following is an example of freshwater conservation at home?

• Leaving the tap running while brushing

• Using a bucket instead of a hose to wash the car

• Ignoring water leaks

• Taking long showers