SCI 110 - Earths Processes and Human Activity Final Core Review

What are the main processes of the water cycle?

• evaporation, condensation, precipitation, sublimation, evaporation, runoff

• infiltration, filtration, and evaporation.

• Condensation, freezing, melting, and evaporation.
• Transpiration, runoff, absorption, and evaporation.

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How does the Sun drive the water cycle?

• The Sun causes water to freeze, stopping the water cycle.
• The Sun drives the water cycle by providing the energy for evaporation, which leads to condensation and precipitation.
• The Sun absorbs all water, eliminating the need for evaporation.
• The Sun cools the Earth, preventing evaporation.

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What is evaporation, and how does it contribute to the water cycle?

• Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor, contributing to the water cycle by enabling the formation of clouds and precipitation.
• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.
• Evaporation has no impact on weather patterns or climate.
• Evaporation occurs only in oceans and not in lakes or rivers.

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What happens during condensation, and where can we observe this process in nature?

• Condensation occurs only in winter when temperatures drop.
• Condensation is the process of water evaporating into the air.
• Condensation can be observed in nature as dew on grass in the morning, fog in the air, and clouds in the sky.
• Condensation can be seen as rain falling from the sky.

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How does precipitation form, and what are the different types of precipitation?

• Fog, mist, and dew
• Thunderstorms and tornadoes
• Cloud formation and evaporation
• The different types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is transpiration, and how do plants contribute to the water cycle?

• Plants contribute to the water cycle by storing water in their leaves.
• Transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants, contributing to the water cycle by returning moisture to the atmosphere.
• Transpiration is the absorption of water by plant roots.
• Transpiration is the process of photosynthesis in plants.

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How does groundwater become part of the water cycle?

• Groundwater does not play a role in the water cycle.
• Groundwater is only found in rivers and lakes.
• Groundwater evaporates directly into the atmosphere without any process.
• Groundwater contributes to the water cycle through evaporation and transpiration.

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What is the difference between runoff and infiltration?

• Runoff is water that evaporates, while infiltration is water that freezes.
• Runoff is water absorbed by plants, while infiltration is water that flows into rivers.
• Runoff occurs underground, while infiltration happens above ground.
• Runoff is water flowing over the surface, while infiltration is water soaking into the soil.

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How can human activities impact the water cycle?

• Human activities only affect the soil, not the water cycle.
• Human activities can disrupt the water cycle by reducing transpiration, increasing runoff, and contaminating water sources.
• Human activities can enhance evaporation rates.
• Human activities have no effect on the water cycle.

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Why is the water cycle considered a closed system on Earth?

• The water cycle is open because it allows water to escape into space.
• The water cycle is a closed system due to the constant influx of new water from other planets.
• The water cycle is closed because it only occurs in oceans and lakes.
• The water cycle is a closed system because it recycles water without significant loss or gain from outside.

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