Hydrosphere Study Guide

Which ocean is this?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

Where is the saltiest part of the ocean?

• In the middle of the ocean, around the equator

• In the middle of the ocean, around the poles

• Near the edges of the ocean, around the equator

• Near the edges of the ocean, around the poles

What is an ocean current?

• Flowing water

• Flowing energy

• Flowing heat

• Flowing salt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does water move in an ocean wave?

• In circles

• Up and down

• Side to side

• Straight forward

Condensation is when water changes from a _____ to a _____.

• Gas; Liquid

• Liquid; Gas

• Solid; Liquid

• Liquid; Solid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do we call water falling from the sky?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where is most groundwater stored?

• Aquifers

• Lakes

• Soil

• Streams

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which step of the water cycle is powered by the sun?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which major ocean current is found off the coast of Georgia?

• Gulf Stream

• North Atlantic Drift

• Labrador Current

• North Equatorial Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

All of these increase the size of waves EXCEPT:

• Increased wind speed

• Increased wind distance

• Increased wind duration

• Increased wind temperature