Quiz about Water Cycle and Solar Energy Quiz

Question 1

What role does solar radiation play in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

It provides energy that powers the water cycle.

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It cools the Earth's surface.

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It absorbs water vapor.

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It prevents precipitation.

Question 2

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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2.6%

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10%

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5%

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1%

Question 3

What makes some freshwater resources non-renewable?

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Slow recharge rate

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Unlimited supply

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Constant evaporation

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High demand

Question 4

Name three storages in the water cycle.

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Oceans, soil, atmosphere

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Rivers, mountains, clouds

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Lakes, deserts, glaciers

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Valleys, forests, aquifers

Question 5

What is the process called where water is lost from plants?

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Transpiration

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Advection

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Sublimation

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Infiltration

Question 6

What is one effect of deforestation on the hydrological cycle?

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Reduces interception and infiltration

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Increases interception and infiltration

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Reduces erosion and runoff

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Decreases flood risk

Question 7

How does urbanization affect the hydrological cycle?

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Replaces natural surfaces with concrete

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Increases infiltration and reduces runoff

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Reduces point-source pollution

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Decreases surface runoff

Question 8

What drives the global ocean conveyor belt?

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Temperature and salinity differences

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Wind patterns

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Tidal forces

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Oceanic wildlife

Question 9

When does water scarcity occur?

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When demand exceeds supply

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When supply exceeds demand

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When rainfall is abundant

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When rivers overflow

Question 10

Give two reasons why access to freshwater is unequal around the world.

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Poverty and infrastructure issues

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Climate change and technological advancement

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Economic growth and urbanization

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Cultural differences and language barriers

Question 11

How does climate change affect water availability?

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Alters when, where, and how much rain falls

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Increases water supply consistently

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Reduces the need for water conservation

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Stabilizes global water distribution

Question 12

Why are wetlands and tropical forests vulnerable to shifting rainfall patterns?

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They rely on consistent moisture availability

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They are located in desert regions

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They are unaffected by climate change

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They have abundant water resources

Question 13

Why does industrialization increase water demand?

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It increases water use for washing and gardening.

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It reduces the need for water in agriculture.

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It leads to more efficient water use.

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It decreases urban water consumption.

Question 14

What are two consequences of aquifer overuse?

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Water stress and potential conflict.

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Increased renewable water sources and reduced migration.

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Improved water management and reduced stress.

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Enhanced water quality and increased supply.

Question 15

What is one health risk of drinking untreated water?

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Spread of diseases like cholera.

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Improved digestion.

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Enhanced immune system.

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Increased energy levels.

Question 16

Why is desalination controversial despite being effective?

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It is too expensive and energy-intensive

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It produces too much freshwater

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It is not effective in removing salt

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It is a slow process

Question 17

What is one reason for the increased demand for aquatic food?

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Rising middle class

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Decrease in global population

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Reduction in seafood availability

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Decline in health trends

Question 18

What is a consequence of health trends and food fashion on fish consumption?

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Increase in fish consumption

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Decrease in fish consumption

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No change in fish consumption

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Decrease in seafood prices

Question 19

What are phytoplankton primarily responsible for in marine food chains?

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Oxygen production

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Oxygen consumption

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Carbon dioxide production

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Nitrogen fixation

Question 20

What is the primary role of phytoplankton in the oceanic food web?

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Primary producers

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Secondary consumers

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Decomposers

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Tertiary consumers

Question 21

What are upwellings and why are they important?

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Upwellings bring cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface, supporting phytoplankton growth

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Upwellings are warm currents that decrease ocean productivity

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Upwellings are tidal waves that erode coastlines

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Upwellings are underwater volcanoes that heat the ocean

Question 22

Where are the highest productivity areas in oceans?

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Coastal regions and shallow seas

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Deep ocean trenches

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Open ocean waters

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Polar ice caps

Question 23

Why is whale or seal hunting considered controversial?

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Due to conservation concerns, animal rights, and cultural traditions

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Because it is economically unviable

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Because it is a new practice

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Due to lack of interest from the public

Question 24

How can conservation conflict with indigenous rights?

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Conservation laws may limit traditional fishing rights.

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Conservation always supports indigenous practices.

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Conservation has no impact on indigenous rights.

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Conservation enhances indigenous cultural practices.

Question 25

What is one method used by Iceland to manage fisheries sustainably?

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Quota systems

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Collapse of cod stocks

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Bycatch

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Open system

Question 26

What is a major problem associated with unsustainable fishing?

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Habitat damage

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Increased fish population

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Improved water quality

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Enhanced fish breeding

Question 27

Which of the following is a solution to unsustainable fishing?

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Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

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Increasing bycatch

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Reducing gear limits

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Expanding fishing zones

Question 28

What does aquaculture involve?

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Raising fish, shellfish, and seaweed for food

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Farming land animals

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Mining underwater resources

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Building underwater structures

Question 29

How are capture fisheries different from aquaculture?

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Capture fisheries are wild, aquaculture is controlled

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Capture fisheries are controlled, aquaculture is wild

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Both are controlled

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Both are wild

Question 30

Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of aquaculture?

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Habitat destruction

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Increased biodiversity

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Improved water quality

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Enhanced fish populations

Question 31

Which activity is a source of both freshwater and marine pollution?

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Global warming

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Mining

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Runoff

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At-sea operations

Question 32

What is one effect of excess fertilizer in a water body?

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Increase in oxygen demand

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Decrease in water temperature

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Reduction in salinity

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Decrease in turbidity

Question 33

What health impact can toxic metal pollution have?

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Neurological damage

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Improved water clarity

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Enhanced fish growth

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Increased oxygen levels

Question 34

What is an indirect parameter used to measure ecosystem health?

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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

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Temperature

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pH level

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Salinity

Question 35

What can lead to anoxia in an ecosystem?

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Breakdown of organic material

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Excessive sunlight

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High pH levels

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Low salinity

Question 36

What kind of organisms are found in highly polluted water?

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Pollution tolerant organisms

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Pollution intolerant organisms

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Only aquatic plants

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Only fish

Question 37

What is the first step in the process of eutrophication?

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Nutrient input

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Algae bloom

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Algae die

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Oxygen depletion

Question 38

What nutrients cause eutrophication?

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Nitrogen and phosphorus

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Calcium and magnesium

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Iron and zinc

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Potassium and sodium

Question 39

Explain how eutrophication is an example of positive feedback.

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More nutrients lead to more algae, which leads to more decomposition and oxygen depletion.

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More nutrients lead to less algae, which leads to more oxygen production.

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Less nutrients lead to more algae, which leads to less decomposition.

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Less nutrients lead to less algae, which leads to more oxygen production.

Question 40

What causes dead zones to form?

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Eutrophication and oxygen depletion

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Increased oxygen levels

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Decreased nutrient levels

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High biodiversity

Question 41

What is one method to prevent pollutants from entering water systems?

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Wastewater treatment

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Dumping waste in rivers

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Ignoring oil spills

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Increasing chemical usage

Question 42

Why is changing consumer behavior important in managing water pollution?

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It reduces demand for harmful products

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It increases pollution levels

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It has no impact on pollution

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It encourages more waste production

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