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Energy
The Water Process
Misc
100
What percent of Earth's water is frozen?
2% of Earth's water
100
What is happening when water changes from a LIQUID to a GAS?
EvaporaTION
100
What is the source of energy that powers the water cycle?
The Sun
100
Where does condensation occur in the water cycle?
As clouds forming
100
How does water get into a well for farmers to use for their crops?
it seeps down through the soil into the well
200
What percent of Earth's water is fresh and useable?
1% of Earth's water
200
What is happening when water falls to Earth's surface?
PrecipitaTION
200
How does water change between a solid, a liquid, and a gas?
By a change in the temperature.
200
How can water vapor in the air return to Earth?
It condenses then precipitates.
200
What could happen the moment a water droplet falls to the Earth?
Anything. It could stay there, collect, evaporate, freeze, etc.
300
Where is most of Earth's water found?
97% of Earth's water is in the oceans
300
What is happening when water changes from a liquid back to a gas?
CondensaTION
300
When water is boiling, what is happening to the water molecules?
They are moving at a faster rate
300
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
A warm, rainy day
300
Where is water stored in the water cycle? 3 examples.
Oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, clouds, groundwater, etc.
400
How much of Earth is covered by water?
75% of 3/4
400
What is happening when water flows from mountains into streams, rivers, and oceans?
CollecTION
400
At what point does water freeze?
When is is 0 degrees C, or 32 degrees F.
400
What does heat from the sun cause liquid water to do?
Evaporate into the air
400
When water vapor cools and condenses, what forms?
Dew
500
Where did the water from when the dinosaurs were here go?
Nowhere. We have the same amount and the same water today that was here when dinosaurs existed.
500
What is the process called when water is being evaporated out of plants?
TranspiraTION
500
How hot does it have to be for water to boil?
100 degrees C or 212 degrees F
500
Explain why evaporation would occur more quickly in St. George during the summer than in Salt Lake during the winter....
Because during the summer in St George, it is very hot. Water evaporates quickly because of the heat.
500
Why is there a lot of rain in the spring?
The temperature has warmed up and the winter snow is evaporating, condensing, and eventually precipitates as rain.
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