Natural Cycles: Water Distribution and State Quiz

What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?

• 50%
• 75%
• 97%
• 25%

Which process describes water changing from liquid to gas when heat energy is added?

• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Evaporation
• Sublimation

What type of water can typically be used for drinking and agriculture?

• Salt water
• Surface water
• Fresh water
• Groundwater

Which of the following is NOT a state of matter for water?

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Plasma

Where would you most likely find groundwater?

• Rivers
• Oceans
• Soil and rock layers
• Atmosphere

Condensation occurs when water vapor:

• Gains heat energy
• Touches a cold surface
• Freezes completely
• Evaporates rapidly

Which water type requires wells or pumps to access?

• Surface water
• Groundwater
• Salt water
• Fresh water

An example of surface water would be:

• Underground aquifer
• Water vapor
• Ocean
• Water in soil

Water droplets forming on a cold glass is an example of:

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Freezing

How much of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 50%
• 25%
• 10%
• 3%