Water & Weather Systems

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Which event may release sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere? Earthquake, Hurricane, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado

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Volcanic Eruption

Front

What part of the water cycle causes clouds to form near bodies of water?

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Condensation

Front

How should #2 in the water cycle be labeled? Options: Discharge, Precipitation, Evaporation, Runoff

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Evaporation

Front

In which part of the water cycle is water absorbing the most solar energy?

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When water evaporates from the ocean

Front

The picture below shows some steps of the water cycle. How should #3 be labeled? Options: Precipitation, Transpiration, Infiltration, Condensation

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Condensation

Front

Of what water source is an aquifer an example?

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Groundwater

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Of what water source is a glacier an example?

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Fresh water

Front

Which statement is true? Oceans receive about 70% of Earth's precipitation, Oceans make up about 70% of Earth's surface, Oceans contain about 70% of Earth's water, Oceans contain about 70% of Earth's salt water

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Oceans make up about 70% of Earth's surface

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About how much of Earth's total fresh water supply is groundwater?

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30%

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Which source makes up most of the groundwater? Options: Glaciers, Springs, Marshes, Aquifers

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Aquifers