Water Cycle
The process of turning from a liquid into a gas due to heating
evaporation
solar panels
renewable
What is the layer of gas that protects us from the Sun's rays that is being destroyed from air pollution?
ozone layer
Where is 97% of the earth's water found?
Ocean
The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere
transpiration
Rain, snow, sleet
precipitation
True or false? Fossil fuels are renewable?
False
The name of an area where there is solid waste disposal
landfill
The amount of salt in the oceans is called?
salinity
Why is solar energy used only in a limited way?
It is not available at all times.
What is left behind when ocean water evaporates?
salt
natural gas
nonrenewable
What is a cause of soil pollution that also helps plants grow
fertilizer
Water that moves into/under Earth's surface.
groundwater
What are three benefits of using solar energy?
renewable, does not cause pollution, saves money
During which part of the water cycle does gas turn back to a liquid?
condensation
Any resource that can or will be replenished naturally overtime.
renewable
taking old materials and making them into something new
The is the origin of energy that drives the Water Cycle.
Sun
A puddle evaporated from a sidewalk. What happened to the water that caused it to evaporate?
A. The water cooled down then evaporated
B. The water disappeared before evaporating
C. The water heated up then evaporated
D. The water soaked into the concrete sidewalk before evaporating
C
What percentage of Earth's fresh water is not frozen?
30%
What is the name for energy harnessed from deep within Earth?
geothermal
making good choices with our natural resources, saving resources and protecting our environment
conservation
Fresh water makes up only about 3% of all of the water on Earth. Glaciers are one source of fresh water. How much of Earth's fresh water is found as ice in glaciers and icecaps? A. less than 1% B. more than 97% C. about 31% D. about 70%
D
Which process plays the greatest role in removing water from the ocean?
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
B