12 Questions
What is the boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone?
Water table
What type of water has a high mineral content?
Hard water
What is the zone beneath the water table that is saturated with water?
Aquifer
What is an object that is able to absorb thermal energy without becoming significantly warmer?
Heat sink
What is a large covering of ice that forms over a large area of land?
Ice cap
What is a slow moving mass of ice formed over hundreds of years as a result of snow accumulation?
Glacier
What is a system?
A group of parts that work together to perform a specific task
What is the purpose of measuring ecological footprint?
To compare how much people take from nature to the amount of resources available
What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
Evaporation
What is the water cycle?
The circulation of water between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land
What is groundwater?
Water located under the ground, within soil and rock
What is condensation?
The process of a gas turning into a liquid
Study Notes
Water and Its Forms
- The water table is the boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone.
Types of Water
- Hard water is water that has high mineral content.
- Soft water is water that is free from dissolved salts and minerals.
Aquifer and Water Saturation
- An aquifer is the zone beneath the water table that is saturated with water.
Heat and Energy
- A heat sink is anything that is able to absorb thermal (heat) energy without becoming significantly warmer.
Ice Forms
- An ice cap is a large covering of ice over a particular area of land.
- A glacier is a slow-moving mass of ice formed over hundreds of years as a result of snow accumulation.
System and Water
- A system is a group of parts that work together to perform a specific task.
Water Composition
- Water is a liquid made from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Ecological Footprint
- Ecological footprint measures how much people take from nature compared to the amount of natural resources available for people.
State Changes
- Evaporation is a change in state where a liquid turns into a gas.
- Condensation is a change in state where a gas turns into a liquid.
Water Cycle
- The water cycle is the process where water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Groundwater
- Groundwater is water located under the ground, within soil and rock.
This quiz covers the basics of hydrology, including the water table, types of water, and aquifers. Learn about the differences between hard and soft water and the characteristics of an aquifer.
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