Water Properties, Uses, And Distribution Review 2 Question Preview (ID: 41174)


9th Grade Earth Systems Review Material, Utah State Standards. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What is the process of water vapor being given off by plants?
a) Transpiration
b) Infiltration
c) Evaporation
d) Precipitation

What is the process of water flowing downhill over the land called?
a) Run off
b) Aquifer
c) infiltration
d) Groundwater

What is the process called by which water soaks into the ground?
a) Infiltration
b) Run off
c) Transpiration
d) Precipitation

In which step of the water cycle is water purified?
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Run off
d) Precipitation

Of the following, which one is NOT a benefit of wetlands?
a) Increased usable land
b) Water Purification
c) Flood Control
d) Wildlife habitat

In a water treatment plant, filtering is done by
a) Bar screens
b) The Sun
c) Bacteria
d) Settling

The role of settling water in purification is to
a) Allow materials such as rocks and sand to drop out
b) Kill pathogens
c) Breakdown organic matter like poop
d) Remove dissolved poisons

In nature, filtering is done by
a) Soaking into the ground
b) The Sun
c) Bacteria
d) Settling

The role of bacteria in water purification is to
a) Breakdown organic matter such as poop
b) Kill pathogens
c) Remove materials such as sand and rocks
d) Make the water look clear

Which property allows water to act as a universal solvent?
a) Polarity
b) Adhesion
c) Surface Tension
d) Capillary Action

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