Distribution of Earth's Water

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

How does human activity impact freshwater availability?

• By increasing rainfall in all regions

• Through pollution, over-extraction, and climate change

• By creating more freshwater sources

• By reducing the need for water in agriculture

Why is it important to conserve freshwater resources?

• To ensure sustainable access for future generations and to protect ecosystems.

• To increase agricultural production without limits.

• To promote industrial growth at the expense of nature.

• To allow unrestricted access to water for all uses.

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 1 percent

• 3 percent

• 10 percent

• 25 percent

What is the term for the process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What do we call above ground areas that have fresh water available for human use?

• Lakes

• Reservoirs

• Ponds

• Aquifers

What is the term for the layer that water moves through until it reaches an impermeable layer?

• Aquifer

• Permeable layer

• Water table

• Impermeable zone

What is the primary source of freshwater on Earth?

• Rivers and lakes

• Glaciers and ice caps

• Atmospheric moisture

• Groundwater

What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

• Surface water is found in bodies of water like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface.

• Surface water is always cleaner than groundwater.

• Groundwater is found in the atmosphere, while surface water is found underground.

• Surface water is only found in oceans, while groundwater is found in lakes.

What are the main components of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

• Photosynthesis, respiration, digestion, and excretion.

• Melting, freezing, sublimation, and deposition.

• Transpiration, filtration, evaporation, and condensation.