Hydrosphere Test Prep

Why should we care about water properties?

• Because they are essential for life processes

• Because they are irrelevant to daily life

• Because they are only important for scientists

• Because they have no impact on the environment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a stage of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How much of the Earth's water is held in the oceans?

• About 50%

• About 97%

• About 25%

Groundwater makes up 37% of _______________.

• our drinking water

• ocean water

• atmospheric moisture

• glacial ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What 2 factors impact the movement of groundwater through the ground?

• porosity

• Temperature

• permeability

• Sunlight

Which statements best describe an unsuccessful water well vs. a successful water well.

• An unsuccessful well produces clean & fresh water

• A successful well is dry & fails to produce water

• An unsuccessful well taps into the zone of aeration

• A successful well taps into the zone of saturation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water under ice in the ocean is denser because:

• It is warmer than the surrounding water.

• It contains more salt.

• It is less affected by sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following are major ocean gyres?

• North Atlantic Gyre

• South Sahara Gyre

• Indian Ocean Gyre

• Neuse River Gyre

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What direction do surface currents flow in the N. Hemisphere vs. the S. Hemisphere?

• Clockwise in the N. Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the S. Hemisphere

• Counterclockwise in the N. Hemisphere and clockwise in the S. Hemisphere

• Both flow clockwise

• Both flow counterclockwise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Gulf Stream is known for its ______temperature and ________flow.

• Warm and fast

• Cold and slow

• Warm and slow

• Cold and fast

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6