2.2 Review CC Question Preview (ID: 43514)


The Water Cycle. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which habitat on Earth would probably add the greatest amount of water to the water cycle through evaporation?
a) mountain rock
b) desert sand
c) cold lake
d) warm ocean

The water cycle would not occur if which of the following were missing?
a) animals
b) bacteria
c) ice caps
d) solar energy

Glaciers cover about 10% of the total land area on Earth. The role of glaciers in the water cycle is to
a) f lter salt water
b) store fresh water
c) move liquid water
d) precipitate solid water

Over 6 billion people on Earth use water every day, yet Earth's water supply remains relatively constant. This is because __________.
a) the sea level is rising
b) water exists in three phases on Earth
c) global warming melts ice to replace water that is used
d) water is constantly recycled by the hydrologic cycle

Which process is not essential for the water cycle to occur?
a) water vapor condensing
b) energy being transferred from the Sun
c) liquid water evaporating
d) oxygen being dissolved in water

Which statement is an example of precipitation?
a) Water from a river enters the ocean.
b) Water from a cloud falls to the ground.
c) Water in a puddle soaks into the ground
d) Water in a cup is heated and enters the air.

Which of the following is an example of water condensing?
a) Drops of water forming on the outside of a cold glass
b) Water disappearing from a bowl
c) Ice cubes disappearing in a glass of water
d) Bubbles forming in a pot of water as it is heated

A river flowing downhill transports matter toward its base. Matter can be dissolved in the water or can be in the form of sediment. Which form of matter would be dissolved in the water?
a) minerals
b) gravel
c) leaves
d) pebbles

In which part of the water cycle are dissolved solid impurities separated from the water?
a) Evaporation from the ocean
b) Cloud formation in the atmosphere
c) Precipitation from the clouds
d) Water flow from the lake to the ocean

Runoff is most like which of the following?
a) a puff of steam
b) a flowing stream
c) a cloud in the sky
d) an invisible form of water

Which of the following is NOT a way that water reaches Earth’s atmosphere?
a) evaporation
b) sublimation
c) condensation
d) transpiration

A percentage of water that falls to Earth’s surface as precipitation each year does not become surface water or groundwater and does not evaporate back into the atmosphere. Which of the following MOST LIKELY explains what happens to this water?
a) The water falls into the ocean, where it evaporates back into the atmosphere.
b) The water molecules are broken down into hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
c) The water is stored as snow and ice on the Earth’s surface.
d) The water is absorbed and used by plants.

A weather report stated that rain was likely with some snow and hail also possible. Which statement is NOT true about rain, snow, and hail?
a) They all form in clouds.
b) They are all precipitation.
c) They are all made of water.
d) They are all the same state.

On an island near the equator, the sun's energy causes ocean water to evaporate during the day. In the afternoon, heavy rains fall. This process is repeated during the summer months. What does this example best show?
a) how most water on Earth is in the form of water vapor
b) how land is the main source of water during the water cycle
c) how the sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle
d) how the ocean is large enough that it never runs out of water

After a day of rain, a student observed that a field on his family’s farm was covered in water. The next morning, the field appeared dry. Which of these statements is the LEAST likely explanation of what happened to the water?
a) The water was absorbed into the soil.
b) The water evaporated into the atmosphere.
c) The water seeped through the ground.
d) The water moved to lower ground as runoff.

Which process changes ice directly into a gaseous state?
a) deposition
b) evaporation
c) condensation
d) sublimation

If a warm wind passes over snow, the snow can be heated rapidly. When this happens, the snow can change directly into water vapor without first becoming liquid water. What is the correct term for this process?
a) condensation
b) melting
c) deposition
d) sublimation

As water changes state, the water either absorbs or releases energy. Which of these answers is a process that releases energy
a) lake water freezing
b) ice subliming
c) snow melting
d) ocean water evaporating

Where is MOST freshwater located on Earth?
a) polar ice caps
b) groundwater
c) lakes
d) rivers

A student is doing a science experiment on the stomata of plants. He has a tomato plant. He uses wax to cover all the stomata on the leaves of the plant. After five days, he observes that the plant is wilting. What is the best explanation ?
a) The plant released too much water into the air.
b) The plant was unable to carry out transpiration.
c) Condensation could not occur on the leaves of the plant.
d) The plant was unable to take in water through its leaves.

Play Games with the Questions above at ReviewGameZone.com
To play games using the questions from above, visit ReviewGameZone.com and enter game ID number: 43514 in the upper right hand corner or click here.

TEACHERS / EDUCATORS
Log In | Sign Up / Register

Help / Support / FAQ




Gaming Links