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WorksheetsHydrosphere Review
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 28mins
What would happen if the Sun is removed from the water cycle?
The water cycle would not include precipitation but would continue with groundwater flow.
The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.
The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides energy for the formation of clouds.
The water cycle would not include evaporation and transpiration but would continue with condensation.
The image shows various stages in the water cycle. What driving force of the water cycle is in action at location Y in the diagram?
radiation
magnetism
gravity
friction
When a gas (water vapor) changes to a liquid, it's known as
condensation
evaporation
transpiration
precipitation
The water that falls from the sky can be _______ or collected, and stored in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
accumulated
runoff
ground water
transpiration
Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the land into streams, rivers, and lakes is called...
accumulation
runoff
ground water
surface water
The image shows various stages in the water cycle. At which stage is evaporation taking place?
W
X
Y
Z
The change of cooled water vapor into water droplets that form clouds
percolation
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
Why is groundwater an important source of freshwater storage?
It constitutes approximately 30% of Earth’s freshwater.
It is the only viable source of freshwater in some areas.
It is available in conditions of drought.
All of the above
During the process of infiltration, water seeps through the ground and into an aquifer. Which of the following terms best describes this process?
Recharge
Discharge
Depletion
Surcharge
All areas of our planet have equal access to fresh water.
True
False
When sublimation occurs, what is the change in the state of matter?
Gas to liquid
Gas to solid
Solid to gas
Solid to liquid
Hydro means _______________
snake
water
air
earth
Earth is known as _____________________________
the blue or water planet
the rocky planet
the living planet
the living star
Earth looks blue from space because ______________________
the sun blocks the light
it is covered in water
because of the clouds reflecting sun's light
it doesn't look blue, artist just paint it that way
The Hydrosphere is comprised of ___________________
all water on the ground/surface, below ground, and surrounding us in the atmosphere
frozen water of the glaciers and ice caps
the salt water in the oceans
the freshwater found in rivers and streams
Water comes in _______ different forms
2
3
4
5
Ice and snow are examples of water in ____________________ form
solid
liquid
gas
Rivers, Oceans, and Rain are examples of water in ____________________ form
solid
liquid
gas
The hydrosphere consists of all water in its different forms, solid, liquid, and gas
True
False
Evaporation in the atmosphere is an example of water in ____________________ form
solid
liquid
gas
__________ of the Earth is covered in water
10%
38%
55%
71%
__________ of Earth's water is salt water and not fit to drink.
20%
58%
75%
97%
_______ of Earth's water is fresh and fit for drinking
3%
33%
58%
98%
The majority of Earth's freshwater is ______________
found in ground water
in rivers and lakes
frozen in glaciers and ice caps
in the atmosphere
Water that seeps into soil and enters through aquifers is called _____?
Reservoir
Standing Water
Running Water
Groundwater
Water that seeps into soil and enters through aquifers is called _____?
Reservoir
Standing Water
Running Water
Groundwater
Where does water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?
It doesn't go anywhere
It sinks into the street
It rises into the atmosphere
It goes into outer space
Thermal energy drives the water cycle.
True
False
The energy from the sun powers the water cycle.
True
False
Saltwater makes up ______________ of Earth's water.
3%
97%
Freshwater makes up ______________ of Earth's water.
3%
97%
Most of Earth's freshwater is tied up in which two areas?
glaciers and underground
ice and glaciers
underground and lakes
glaciers and lakes
What part do plants play in the water cycle? Plants.....
take in water through their roots and give off water vapor by evaporation.
take in water through transpiration and give off water vapor by evaporation.
take in water through their roots and give off water vapor by transpiration.
take in water through transpiration and absorb it in their roots.
The process by which water vapor becomes liquid water:
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
Water forms in clouds and falls to Earth as rain, snow, hail, or sleet is:
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas is called:
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
Water vapor is given off through the leaves in a process called:
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
transpiration
Certain stages of the water cycle are most likely occurring under certain weather conditions. Which stage is most likely going to occur on a warm, sunny day?
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
