The Water Cycle

Question 1

Aquifers are _______.a.structures used to transport water from city to cityb.created through evapotranspirationc.densely packed snow close to becoming glaciersd.layers of porous rock or sand

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D: D

Question 2

Fertilizer in ponds or streams would most likely be considered point source pollution.

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B: F

Question 3

Living organisms do not play a role in the water cycle.

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B: F

Question 4

What role do aquifers play in the water cycle? a. They store water in the ground. b. They transfer water to the air. c. They are the main source of water on Earth. d. They move water through capillarity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A: A

Question 5

Which of the following contributes to nonpoint source pollution in water?a.automobilesb.oil refineriesc.paper millsd.water treatment plants

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A: A

Question 6

The water on the Earth today has been sustaining life for millions of years.

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A: T

Question 7

How does water enter the atmosphere? a. Liquid water evaporates from lakes when heated by the sun. b. Frozen water sublimates from ice and snow. c. Liquid water is lost from tree leaves during evapotranspiration. d. All of the above. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D: D

Question 8

Nearly 50% of water sources in the United States are believed to be polluted.

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A: T

Question 9

Where is water stored?a.cloudsb.the groundc.animalsd.all of the above

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D: D

Question 10

What happens to water in the atmosphere as it rises?a.It evaporates.b.It condenses and forms clouds.c.It combines with other gases in the air.d.It is used up.

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B: B

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