Investigation 2 Quiz Review

Where is most of the freshwater located on Earth?

• In the ocean

• In lakes and rivers

• In the atmosphere

• In ice caps and glaciers

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Which of the following locations in the water cycle should we be careful not to take too much water from?

• Water in lakes

• Water in groundwater

• Water in the atmosphere

• Water in the rivers

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Which of the following is a path that water could take through the water cycle?

• Water begins in the soil, evaporates in the atmosphere, and freezes on a glacier.

• Water begins in a lake, flows into the ocean, and filters into the groundwater.

• Water begins in a river, flows into a lake, and then evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Water begins on a glacier, goes into a plant through its roots, and flows into a lake.

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What do we call the transition between water vapor → liquid water?

• melting

• evaporating

• freezing

• condensing

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What do we call the transition between liquid water → ice?

• melting

• evaporating

• freezing

• condensing

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What is the effect of increased amounts of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?

• They help plants grow faster.

• They cause the Earth’s temperature to rise.

• They make the air cleaner.

• They reduce the amount of sunlight reaching Earth.

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Which of the following is an example of damage to the Earth caused by humans?

• Planting more trees in forests.

• Trash in the ocean.

• Building birdhouses for wildlife.

• Cleaning up beaches.

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Explain how human actions can lead to wildlife extinction. Use evidence or reasoning in your answer.

• By protecting animal habitats, humans cause extinction.

• By polluting environments and destroying habitats, humans make it hard for animals to survive.

• By planting more trees, humans cause animals to disappear.

• By cleaning rivers, humans make animals extinct.

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What is the difference between renewable energy and carbon-free energy?

• Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished, while carbon-free energy does not release carbon dioxide.

• Renewable energy is always carbon-free.

• Carbon-free energy always comes from fossil fuels.

• Renewable energy is only used for transportation.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of carbon-free or renewable energy source?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar