Louisiana's Water Resources

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What process causes water vapor to change back from gas to liquid in the atmosphere?

  • Evaporation
  • Precipitation
  • Transpiration
  • Condensation (correct)

Why is rainwater more pure than the water it came from before it evaporated?

  • It has less dirt, pollution, and salt (correct)
  • It has more oxygen content
  • It is warmer than the original water
  • It contains more fertilizer and pesticides

What happens to rainwater as it flows through cities and towns?

  • It becomes groundwater
  • It carries garbage, oil spilled from cars, and other pollution (correct)
  • It gets purified by plants
  • It turns into snow

What is the term for the process where plants release water vapor from their leaves?

<p>Transpiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do plants in wetlands contribute to cleaning water in Louisiana's water cycle?

<p>Slowing water down as it moves from rivers to the Gulf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is mentioned as an important part of Louisiana's water cycle due to its ability to filter out tiny organisms from water?

<p>Oyster (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Louisiana's climate is correct?

<p>Louisiana is wet and warm, receiving abundant rainfall. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant threat to Louisiana's water resources?

<p>Water pollution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the cycling of water help purify it?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of water pollution in Louisiana?

<p>Power plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the water vapor in the air above Louisiana?

<p>It is relatively pure due to the evaporation process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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