Importance of Water to Life on Earth Practice

Water molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas called water vapor in which process?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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The process by which plants give off water vapor through their leaves is called

• A. photosynthesis

• B. transpiration

• C. chlorophyll

• D. condensation

Which process allows water to fall to Earth as rain, snow, hail, or sleet?

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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The water cycle is driven by energy from the sun and ______.

• gravity

• wind

• ocean currents

• temperature

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More freshwater exists as ______ and ______ than is found in all of Earth's rivers and lakes.

• glaciers, ice caps

• rivers, lakes

• clouds, rain

• oceans, seas

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About 97 percent of water on Earth is found in ______ and salt lakes.

• rivers

• glaciers

• oceans

• underground reservoirs

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Earth is said to be at the "triple point" for water. Choose the letter that best explains this answer.

• A. There are three areas of Earth that contain fresh water supplies for human consumption; ground water, lakes, and streams.

• B. There are three major glaciers that supply Earth with water.

• C. There are three major oceans that circulate almost all the water used through the water cycle.

• D. Water is found on Earth in all three forms; solid, liquid, and gas.

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Which of the following statements is not true about freshwater?

• Fresh water is a limited resource.

• The human body is more than one-half water.

• Living cells need water.

• There is an unlimited amount of water cycling on our planet.

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9. The Greenhouse Effect is important to life on Earth because it:

• A) Traps heat and maintains Earth's temperature

• B) Provides oxygen for breathing

• C) Blocks harmful UV rays

• D) Causes global warming

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List 3 examples of why/how water is important to life on Earth?

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