10 Questions
Which process occurs when water vapor cools and condenses to form clouds?
Condensation
What is the term for the process in which water vapor leaves plants?
Transpiration
What is the term for the process in which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?
Precipitation
What is the term for the process in which snow melts and becomes runoff?
Precipitation
What is the term for the process in which rainwater seeps into the ground and replenishes groundwater storage?
Infiltration
Which of the following is true about the water on Earth?
2% of water is available for our use
What is the main cause of acid mine drainage (AMD)?
abandoned coal mines
What happens when polluted water vapor falls back to Earth as precipitation?
it becomes acid rain
How can acid mine drainage (AMD) be identified?
by its red, orange, or yellow color
What percentage of the Earth's water is available for our use?
2%
Test your knowledge on the water cycle and its major processes including evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. Learn how water moves through the cycle and impacts our weather patterns.
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