Hydrosphere Quiz (2)…..Name: ___________________
1.Where is most of the freshwater on Earth found?
a.Frozen
b.Rivers
c.Oceans
2.
a.
b.
c.
Water soaking into the ground is known as…
Transpiration
Condensation
Percolation
3.
a.
b.
c.
A puddle drying up on a sunny day is an example of…
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
4.
a.
b.
c.
What percentage of Earth’s water is contained in oceans?
About 3%
About 71%
About 97%
5.
a.
b.
c.
Condensation occurs when…
Solid or liquid water forms clouds
Water vapor (gas) changes into a liquid and forms clouds
Water vapor (gas) falls from clouds
6.
a.
b.
c.
Water that soaks into the soil and collects underground is called…
Lake water
Precipitation
Groundwater
7.
a.
b.
c.
Granite does NOT allow water to flow through it. Granite is an example of
A spring
Impermeable rock
Permeable rock
8.
a.
b.
c.
Which of the following is necessary for an aquifer to form?
A layer of permeable rock
High levels of precipitation
An artesian well
9.
a.
b.
c.
A watershed, like poster you created and then crumpled up in class, is defined as…
A hole in the ground that reaches into the aquifer
A layer of permeable rock below the land
An area of land where precipitation collects and then drains into a single body of water
10. The top level of groundwater is called?
a.
Permeable rock
b.
Water shed
c.
Water table
11.
a.
b.
c.
A woman in South Africa walks four miles in order to get water for her family. An example of
Water’s solubility
Water availability
Water sustainability
12.
If people continue to waste and pollute water, there is a chance that future generations will not
have access to clean and fresh water. What does this describe?
a.
Water’s solubility
b.
Water availability
c.
Water sustainability
13.
a.
b.
c.
Which factor most affects how water drains into local watersheds?
precipitation
evaporation
differences in elevation
14.
Which is the main reason scientists monitor the water quality of streams, lakes and other water
sources?
a.
to protect the health of humans
b.
to maintain a clean environment
c.
to decrease oxygen levels in water
15) Which of the following is earth’s largest source of source of available drinking water?
a.
lakes
b.
oceans
c.
aquifers
16) Which best explains why freshwater is in short supply?
a.
Most freshwater is frozen in ice sheets
b.
Most freshwater is trapped underground
c.
Most freshwater is cycling in the atmosphere
17) Local water availability would be greatly reduced by which of the following
a.
Flooding
b.
Drought
c.
Hurricanes
18) What could be the main reason for strengthening water quality standards?
a. human health issues
b. natural animal issues
c. industrial issues
19) Which statement BEST explains the difference between point and non-point sources of water?
a. point sources can’t be traced
b. non-point sources can’t be traced
c. point sources have a single origin
20) What is the main effect of excess nutrients in North Carolina waters?
a. Algae growth does not change.
b. Algae growth is low.
c. Algae growth is high.