Where does the water cycle get energy to move water through the water cycle. Lesson 2.01

Question 1 options:

the Sun

snow

the center of the Earth

volcanos

Question 2 (1 point)
How does the sun impact evaporation?

Lesson 2.01

Question 2 options:

The sun forms bonds that bring the water molecules back into liquid form.

The sun breaks the bonds that hold liquid water's molecules together.

The sun heats the ice in clouds to form rain or snow.

Question 3 (1 point)
Select all of the ways collection areas use to gain water.

Lesson 2.02

Select 2 correct answer(s)
Question 3 options:

runoff from precipitation

water evaporates from the collection area

precipitation falls direction into the collection area

Question 4 (1 point)
Which one of these is not a human effect on the water cycle?

Lesson 2.02

Question 4 options:

Storm water runoff carries pollution

Precipitation is increasing in deserts due to an increase in water use

Air pollutants wash onto land and water bodies from precipitation

Developed areas prevent soil from absorbing rainwater

Question 5 (1 point)
How much of Earth's water is drinkable water?

Lesson 2.02

Question 5 options:

100%

3%

25%

97%

Question 6 (1 point)
SELECT ALL of the statements that correctly describe groundwater.

Lesson 2.03

Question 6 options:

an example is an aquifer

water between soil and rock particles

found underground

found in oceans

Question 7 (1 point)
Select the word that means how easily water can move through a substance.

Lesson 2.03

Question 7 options:

permeability

particles

porosity

sediment

Question 8 (1 point)
This picture shows different amounts of space in between the particles of two different soil samples. Which word best describes what we are seeing?

Lesson 2.03

large and small pore spaces in soil

Question 8 options:

permeability

porosity

particulate

sediment

Question 9 (1 point)
Everyone lives in a watershed.

Lesson 2.04

Question 9 options:
True
False
Question 10 (1 point)
What is the name for the land area where all rain runs downhill to a certain point?

Lesson 2.04

Question 10 options:

collection

ocean

watershed

estuary

Question 11 (1 point)
What is an aquifer?

Lesson 2.03

Question 11 options:

natural underground storage area

a type of surface water

pore space in the rock and soil layer beneath our feet

precipitation that soaks through the surface soil

Question 12 (1 point)
Why are watersheds important for the maintenance of water quality?

Lesson 2.04 Day 2

Question 12 options:

they can trap water in a parking lot