3.4 Water cycle

Within the biosphere, movement of matter occurs in ​ nutrient cycles or ​ (a)   cycles. Nutrient cycles are driven directly or indirectly by the ​ (b)   and Earth's ​ (c)   . The ocean and other bodies of water, underground deposits and living organisms act as a ​ (d)   for nutrients.

• biogeochemical
• sun
• gravity
• temporary reservoirs

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Match the following

• evaporation

• Evaporation from plants and soil

• Transpiration

• conversion of liquid to water vapor

• precipitation

• rain, sleet, snow

• condensation

• water vapor changes to droplets in clouds

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What is the hydrological cycle?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

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Most precipitation falling on land ecosystems becomes ​ (a)   which flows over land surfaces into streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and the ocean.

Water that seeps deeper through soil is known as​ (b)   .

Groundwater collects in ​ (c)   which are underground layers of sand, gravel and water bearing rock.

• surface runoff
• groundwater
• aquifers

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Match the following

• Aquifer

• 
• Surface runoff

• 
• Groundwater

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As water is absorbed into the ground, soil filters out debris like leaves and insects. Soil can also trap pollutants like chemicals and minerals, allowing only clean water to pass through

When is the water itself purified?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid form?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth's core

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During which stage of the water cycle does water return to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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