Watery Planet Review

What is the term for the water found in rivers, lakes, and streams?

• Saltwater

• Brackish water

• Freshwater

• Wastewater

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What is the effect of warm air on water bodies?

• It increases evaporation rates.

• It decreases evaporation rates.

• It cools the water bodies.

• It increases water density.

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What is the term for the water that seeps into the ground?

• Percolation

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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What are the four systems of the Earth?

• Land, Air, Water, and Living Things.

• Rocks, Minerals, Soil, and Plants.

• Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets.

• Mountains, Valleys, Rivers, and Oceans.

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What happens to water in puddles when the sun shines and the air warms up?

• The water freezes into ice.

• The water evaporates into the air.

• The water turns into steam and disappears.

• The water absorbs dirt and becomes muddy.

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What is the term for the salty water found in oceans?

• Freshwater

• Brackish water

• Saltwater

• Distilled water

Which plants are better for conserving water in a garden?

• Drought-resistant plants.

• Tropical plants.

• Aquatic plants.

• Annual flowering plants.

What is the process called when water turns into vapor and rises into the air?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What is the main reason for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation of water from the surface

• Condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere.

• Precipitation of rain from the sky

• Absorption of sunlight by the ocean

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere