Hydrosphere Concepts Assessment

The video covers the structure of the hydrosphere, focusing on water distribution, the water cycle, and the roles of oceans, ice caps, and groundwater. It explains the importance of aquifers, river basins, and watersheds, and describes estuaries and ocean zones. The video also discusses ocean resources, pollution, and their environmental impacts.

What percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 97%

• 50%

• 100%

• 3-4%

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater stored?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Groundwater

• Polar ice caps

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What process is responsible for water moving through different stages in the water cycle?

• All of the above

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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What is the main challenge in accessing water from aquifers?

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Depth

• Pollution

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What is a watershed?

• A type of aquifer

• A large river basin

• An area of land that drains into a river

• A type of wetland

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Which is the largest river basin in North Carolina?

• Neuse River

• Catawba River

• Cape Fear River

• Yadkin River

What is an estuary?

• A freshwater lake

• A mix of freshwater and saltwater

• A type of wetland

• A saltwater ocean

Which gas is essential for marine plants to perform photosynthesis?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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What is the intertidal zone?

• A type of wetland

• A freshwater zone

• The area between high and low tide

• The deepest part of the ocean

What is a major source of ocean pollution?

• Freshwater

• Plastics

• Marine plants

• Biodegradable waste

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