Study Guide / Review Sheet – Water Resources CC Enviro

What are the sources of freshwater available for human use, ecosystems, and climate regulation?

• Surface water (rivers, lakes, reservoirs) and groundwater (aquifers)

• Saltwater from oceans and seas

• Atmospheric moisture only

• Desalinated water from industrial plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which process in the water cycle is powered by solar energy and changes water from liquid to vapor?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What is the process called when water vapor forms clouds?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling to Earth's surface is known as:

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which process involves water moving into the ground and refilling aquifers?

• Infiltration & Percolation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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Runoff is when water flows over land into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• True

• False

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Transpiration is the process where:

• Water vapor forms clouds

• Plants release water vapor

• Water moves into the ground

• Water changes from liquid to vapor

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Which human impact leads to more runoff and less infiltration?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• All of the above

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What defines the boundaries of a watershed?

• Topography (ridges and slopes)

• Climate (temperature and rainfall)

• Vegetation type

• Soil composition

Each watershed includes surface water, groundwater, and all ecosystems within it.

• True

• False

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