Water Cycle Review

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is saltwater?

Back

97%

Front

Which term describes the movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth?

Back

Hydrologic Cycle

Front

Which of these is NOT a part of the water cycle? Evaporation, Precipitation, Crystallization, Condensation

Back

Crystallization

Front

What is an estuary?

Back

Where a river meets the sea

Front

Which of these is the largest type of water body on Earth? Lakes, Rivers, Oceans, Seas

Back

Oceans

Front

What type of water is found in most lakes?

Back

Freshwater

Front

What are wetlands?

Back

Ecosystems flooded or saturated by ground water

Front

Where is most of Earth's freshwater stored?

Back

Glaciers

Front

What is a sea?

Back

A saltwater body partially surrounded by land

Front

Which is an effect of climate change on water systems?

Back

Glacial melting