Water Everywhere Quiz

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which of the following is the primary form of water on Earth?

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Ice

• Groundwater

What is the term for water found beneath Earth's surface?

• Surface water

• Groundwater

• Rainwater

• Seawater

Which of the following is NOT a source of freshwater?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Glaciers

What process describes water changing from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

Which process is responsible for water vapor cooling and forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Infiltration

What is the term for precipitation that flows over land into bodies of water?

• Infiltration

• Groundwater flow

• Runoff

• Transpiration

Which human activity does NOT significantly affect the water cycle?

• Deforestation

• Urban development

• Agriculture

• Watching television

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface?

• Water table

• Hydrologic cycle

• Aquifer

• Watershed

Which of the following is a major storage location for freshwater?

• Oceans

• Atmosphere

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Soil