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Which term is used to describe the constant movement of water from oceans, to atmosphere, to land surface, and back to the oceans again?
Which term is used to describe the constant movement of water from oceans, to atmosphere, to land surface, and back to the oceans again?
- Water quality
- Water cycle (correct)
- Water precipitation
- Water availability
What can precipitation events that occur over a small area cause?
What can precipitation events that occur over a small area cause?
- Drought
- Local flooding (correct)
- Water scarcity
- Global flooding
What is the source of fresh water virtually everywhere on Earth?
What is the source of fresh water virtually everywhere on Earth?
- Oceans
- Groundwater
- Precipitation (correct)
- Rivers and lakes
What are evaporation and transpiration responsible for?
What are evaporation and transpiration responsible for?
What determines the location, timing, and amount of precipitation?
What determines the location, timing, and amount of precipitation?
True or false: The water cycle is also known as the hydrologic cycle.
True or false: The water cycle is also known as the hydrologic cycle.
True or false: Precipitation events that occur over a small area can only cause local flooding.
True or false: Precipitation events that occur over a small area can only cause local flooding.
True or false: The location, timing, and amount of precipitation are consistent across different areas.
True or false: The location, timing, and amount of precipitation are consistent across different areas.
True or false: Evaporation and transpiration return water to the atmosphere.
True or false: Evaporation and transpiration return water to the atmosphere.
True or false: The quantity and quality of water can be affected by natural processes.
True or false: The quantity and quality of water can be affected by natural processes.
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