Hydrologic Cycle

Ways to help control non point source pollution include

• Apply pesticides or fertilizer when no heavy rain is forecast

• Compost organic waste

• Do not allow animal/pet waste to enter the waterway

• Dispose of all waste properly

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What part of the water cycle is where the water vapor forms into liquid rain, sleet or hail?

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Factors that affect runoff are

• amount of rain

• rate of rain

• the phase of the moon

• vegetation

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Which of the following causes all of the water on the planet to change its state (solid, liquid, gas) and move through the water cycle?

• amount of plant matter
• location of ice caps
• size of ocean
• temperature

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During class, I can use my cell phone:

• Whenever I want

• For a calculator

• For music

• Only unless specifically directed to do so

The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat. ____________________

• Evaporation

• Convection

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

Answer explanation

This is the term for when the water moves from the roots to the shoots/ leaves of the plant.

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How does the rotation of the earth affect ocean currents?

• Warm water flows away from the equator, and cold water flows back to the equator.

• Cold water flows away from the equator, and warm water flows back to the equator.

• none of the above

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The step of the hydrologic cycle in which the sun's rays cause water to change from liquid to gas form:

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• runoff

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What occurs when used engine oil is poured into the pit in the ground?

• The oil remains sealed in the small disposal pit and does not affect the groundwater.

• The oil seeps through the soil until it leaks into the groundwater

• The oil seeps through the soil but stops before it reaches the groundwater

• The oil creates a barrier in Mrs. Dyess' room

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What is the official name of the water cycle?

• Hydraulic Cycle

• Hydrologic Cycle

• Hydrophobic Cycle

• Hydrophoric Cycle

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