Hydrology Review

1. Rain, hail, sleet and snow are all examples of

• deposition.
• frozen water.
• precipitation.
• tornado warning signs.

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2. Most of the Earth’s water is found in

• glaciers.
• lakes.
• oceans.
• rivers.

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3. What percent of the earth is covered by water?

• 20%
• 50%
• 70%
• 85%

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4. When the sun heats up the surface of a puddle of water, the water

• condenses.
• evaporates.
• infiltrates.
• precipitates.

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5. Rain happens when droplets of water

• condense.
• evaporate.
• freeze.
• melt.

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6. Without heat from the Sun, the water cycle would

• reverse.
• not work.
• slow down.
• not be affected.

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7. Earth's water is mostly

• saline.
• freshwater.
• fresh ground water.
• fresh surface water.

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8. How is the sun the major source of energy in the water cycle?

• It provides the energy to condense atmospheric water vapor into rain.
• It provides the energy to create winds that blow air masses across the Earth.
• It provides the energy to evaporate water on Earth into the atmosphere.
• It provides the energy needed for water to be transported downhill from rivers.

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9. Water on Earth is either freshwater or saltwater. What is the percent ratio of freshwater to percent saltwater on Earth?

• 1% freshwater : 99% saltwater
• 3% freshwater : 97% saltwater
• 30% freshwater : 70% saltwater
• 50% freshwater : 50% saltwater

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10. A special cloud called ______ is formed close to the ground when moisture condenses as air is cooled from below.

• dew
• fog
• nimbus
• stratus

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