Water Resources and Earth's Systems Quiz

Which is NOT a source of freshwater?

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

• Pond

Animals that are at risk of being extinct are called?

• Endangered

• Common

• Abundant

• Safe

These are human-made channels used to carry water with bridges to connect land.

• Canal

• Aqueduct

• Pipeline

• Tunnel

Is the process of weathered rock moving from one place to another.

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Formation

What are the two kinds of water resources found on Earth's surface?

• Freshwater and saltwater

• Rainwater and groundwater

• Ice and vapor

• Lakes and rivers

All Earth's liquid and solid water make up which of Earth's systems?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Which Earth system is most responsible for a tornado?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

All Earth's soil and molten rocks, soil and sediment make up which of Earth's systems?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Water stored in cracks and spaces between particles of soil and underground rocks is called?

• Surface water

• Groundwater

• Rainwater

• Ocean water

Is all water on Earth recycled through the water cycle? True/False

• True

• False