The Water Cycle Answers

Explain why water used by plants and animals today has been around for millions of years.

Explain several ways water is stored during the water cycle.

Which of the following is a benefit of the water cycle to life?a.maintaining homeostasisb.transporting nutrientsc.cycling nutrientsd.all of the above

How is water transferred from the air to the ground?a.transpirationb.precipitationc.evaporationd.all of the above

What is the leading cause of water pollution in the United States?a.point source pollutionb.nonpoint source pollutionc.lack of regulationd.none of the above

Which of the following is a possible source of water pollution? a. storms b. factories c. farms d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The majority of water on the Earth is usable by plants and animals.

Water stored in snow and ice can return directly to the atmosphere through the process of sublimation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Compare nonpoint source pollution to point source pollution.

Explain two ways in which water’s properties help sustain life.