Water Cycle
Oceans
Freshwater Resources
Human Impact
Fun Facts
100

Where is the bulk majority of freshwater found? 

Frozen in ice caps 
100

How do organisms at the bottom of the ocean (in the absence of sunlight) obtain energy? 

chemosynthesis / hydrothermal vents 

100

 What is the difference between groundwater and surface water?

Groundwater is found beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers, while surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams above ground.

100

Describe how deforestation impacts the water cycle? 

  • Deforestation reduces transpiration, leading to decreased evaporation and rainfall.
100
What is the term used to describe the pore space between soil/rock particles? 

Porosity

200

How is the amount of water on Earth compared to the amount of water on Earth 4 million years ago? 

The same. 

200

What is brackish water and where would you find it? 

Salt/Fresh water mixture. Estuaries 

200

Name 5 places on Earth you might find freshwater.

Precipitation, lakes, rivers, atmosphere, Human body

200

What role do factories and industries play in altering the water cycle?

  • Factories and industries release pollutants into water bodies, affecting water quality and evaporation rates.
200

the ability of a substance to allow gases or liquids to go through it is called __________

Permeability

300

When water goes straight from from frozen to gaseous state. 

Sublimation 

300
What is the primary producer found in the ocean? (Think spongebob!)

Phytoplankton

300

What natural processes change saltwater to freshwater? 

Evaporation/Precipitation
300

How does urbanization impact the natural flow of water in the water cycle?

  • Urbanization increases surface runoff due to paved surfaces, reducing infiltration and groundwater recharge.
300
How is the human body involved in the water cycle. Be detailed! 

Urination, sweat, saliva, etc. 

400
How do molecules change when water is heated? 

They move faster. 

400

What impact does upwelling have on aquatic organisms? 

Organisms follow the nutrients brought up by upwelling. 

400

Where is freshwater stored underground? 

Aquifer

400

Describe the human role in increased eutrophication.

Fertilizer --> nitrates/phosphates --> algal bloom 

400

In what zone of the ocean are living conditions harsh with ever changing water levels and salinity. Crabs live here. 

Intertidal zone

500
In what way, could we make ocean water suitable for human consumption? 
Desalination
500

What is one explanation for why there are typically more organisms found in the photic zone of the ocean? 

Sunlight --> More producers --> More energy for consumers 

500

What describes the boundary between water saturation zone and desaturation zone. 

Water Table 

500

How might climate change exacerbate the human impact on the water cycle?

  • Climate change is intensifying weather patterns, leading to more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and storms, which disrupt the water cycle.

500

In what zone of the ocean would I be if I was walking along the ocean floor? 

Benthic zone

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