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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the energy source for the water cycle?the sunthe earthwaterthe moon
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of precipitation?snowaircloudsvapor
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the opposite of condensation?runoffevaporationprecipitationtranspiration
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSnow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.evaporationcondensationaccumulationprecipitation
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why runoff is important?It returns water to other locations on EarthIt increases the chance of floodingIt makes evaporation occur fasterIt increases condensation
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?condensationevaporationsublimationtranspiration - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the water cycle?the 3 forms of waterthe movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earthwhen water meltswhen clouds form
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDuring which stage do clouds form?condensationevaporationprecipitation
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?condesantionevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?condensationevaporationprecipitationrun off
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is water doing when it is changed to water vapor?evaporatingcondensingtranspiringfreezing
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMost of the freshwater on Earth is located where?aquifersoceansgroundwaterpolar icecaps
- 13. Multiple Choice
More than 97% of Earth’s total water supply is found in:
ice sheets
the oceans
freshwater
the atmosphere
- 14. Multiple Choice
Globally, MOST fresh water used by humans is for:
drinking and cooking
washing and home use
agricultural irrigation
electrical production
- 15. Multiple Choice
Dams create ________, artificial lakes that humans use for water storage
reservoirs
aquifers
tributaries
estuaries
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA hole dug or drilled into the ground to provide a supply of water.watersheddesalinationgroundwaterwell
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe careful use of a natural resource, such as water.aquiferconservationwater reclamationwell
- 18. Multiple Choice3 states of water found on earthsolid, liquid & gasoceans, lakes & streamsevaporation, transpirationrain, sleet & hail
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich state of matter does A represent?SolidLiquidGas
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich state of matter does C represent?SolidLiquidGas
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