5 Questions
Which term refers to the continuous movement of water in different phases through the atmosphere, over the land surface, and under the ground?
Hydrological cycle
What powers the hydrological cycle?
Solar energy
Which process involves water evaporating from water surfaces, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans?
Evaporation
What is the term for the flow of rainwater over the ground into rivers and back to the oceans?
Runoff
What is the term for the evaporation of water from plants?
Transpiration
Test your knowledge on basic hydrology and the hydrological cycle in this quiz. Explore the occurrence, circulation, and distribution of water, as well as the major processes involved in the hydrologic cycle such as precipitation and evaporation.
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