Aquatic Ecosystems

Question 1

Which example illustrates adhesion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water droplets sticking to a window

Question 2

Look at the data below. Water Levels in the Ogallala AquiferBased on this data, predict what will happen to the water in the Ogallala aquifer over the next decade.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The water will continue to decrease.

Question 3

Which type of bond forms between water molecules?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hydrogen bond

Question 4

The table below shows the saturated thickness (water level) in five-year intervals.Water Levels in the Ogallala AquiferIf water continues to be used at the current rate, what will the saturated thickness be in 2020?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

8–10 meters

Question 5

Which bonds are found inside a water molecule, between hydrogen and oxygen?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

covalent bonds

Question 6

Which process could cause ice to form a thin layer over a lake?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

freezing

Question 7

Which point(s) in the water cycle below best illustrate(s) water changing to a gas, and which term(s) could describe it?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1; sublimation or evaporation

Question 8

In the water cycle shown below, which process is happening at step 3?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

precipitation

Question 9

Which is least likely to be a reservoir for fresh water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ocean

Question 10

Which stores groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

aquifer

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