Water Systems Quiz

What drives the hydrological cycle?

• Wind patterns

• Solar radiation

• Ocean currents

• Human activity

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 1.2%

• 2.5%

• 5.0%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT a storage in the hydrological cycle?

• Mountains

• Atmosphere

• Glaciers

• Oceans

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid called?

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

Which human activity significantly impacts surface runoff?

• Public transportation

• Urbanization

• Recycling

• Waste management

What is the turnover time for water in rivers?

• 300 years

• 12-20 days

• 37,000 years

• 9 days

What is an aquifer?

• A river system

• A large glacier

• A type of ocean

• A layer of porous rock that holds water

What drives ocean circulation systems?

• Wind speed

• Tidal forces

• Earth's rotation

• Differences in temperature and salinity

What is the main consequence of rising ocean temperatures?

• Increased rainfall

• Colder winters

• Sea level rise

• More hurricanes

What is the term for the movement of water through soil or rocks?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Condensation