Hydrosphere Unit Review

What percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 71%

• 97%

• 3%

• 2%

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 71%

• 97%

• 3%

• 0.6%

What percentage of freshwater is found in ice and glaciers?

• 2%

• 0.6%

• 0.4%

• 97%

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Vaporization/Evaporation

• Melting

What is the term for a solid turning into a liquid?

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Melting

• Deposition

Which process involves a liquid turning into a solid?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Vaporization

• Sublimation

What is the process called where water is constantly moving between different parts of the Earth?

• The Water Cycle

• The Carbon Cycle

• The Nitrogen Cycle

• The Oxygen Cycle

What is the term for water moving from the surface to the groundwater?

• Surface Runoff

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is the process called when water from plants is released into the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following is a major reservoir of water in the water cycle?

• Mountains

• Lakes

• Deserts

• Forests