8ESS2.1&2.2 Flashcardizz Study Guide

Front

Where does runoff end up?

Back

Runoff can end up in ponds, streams, rivers, or all of the above.

Front

Approximately _____ percent of Earth's water is freshwater.

Back

Approximately 3 percent of Earth's water is freshwater.

Front

Which of the following are groundwater?

Back

Groundwater includes wells, water table, and aquifers.

Front

What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

Back

The word is adhesion.

Front

To use water found in an aquifer, people would:

Back

Drill a well to below the water table.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.

Front

What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

Back

Surface water is found in bodies like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What is cohesion in relation to water?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, causing them to stick together.

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.