Water Bodies and Environmental Systems Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following describes a body of water that does not drain into an ocean or river?

Closed lake (correct)
Pond
Delta
Sea

An ocean is a smaller part of a lake.

False (B)

What is formed when a river splits and spreads out into several branches before entering a sea or ocean?

Delta

A _____ is a small body of water that is less than 12 acres in size.

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Match the following types of water bodies with their definitions:

Ocean = Large body of salt water Wetland = Low-lying area covered with water Lake = Large body of water surrounded by land River = Large stream flowing into another water body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storm forms over the North Atlantic Ocean?

Hurricane (C) Signup and view all the answers

The pH level of 14 indicates that water is acidic.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes atmospheric conditions such as temperature, wind, and precipitation?

Atmospheric conditions Signup and view all the answers

A microclimate has different atmospheric conditions than its ______.

surroundings Signup and view all the answers

Match the following storms with their formation regions:

Hurricane = North Atlantic Ocean Cyclone = South Pacific and Indian Ocean Typhoon = North Pacific Tornado = Anywhere with severe thunderstorms Signup and view all the answers

What is blackwater?

Wastewater produced by toilets (C) Signup and view all the answers

Greywater is wastewater that has been used in toilets.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a septic tank system?

To treat wastewater in areas without sewer systems Signup and view all the answers

Rainwater harvesting involves collecting rainwater run-off from a ______ for later use.

structure Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of wastewater with their sources:

Blackwater = Produced by toilets Greywater = From sinks and washing machines Septic Tank = Underground wastewater treatment Rainwater = Run-off from roof structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of desalination?

To convert saline water into freshwater (D) Signup and view all the answers

Distillation involves using a heating source to evaporate saline water.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary heat source in solar distillation?

The sun Signup and view all the answers

Desalination is the process of converting ______________ water into freshwater.

saline Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Desalination = Conversion of saline water into freshwater Distillation = Evaporation of water using heat Solar distillation = Using sunlight as a heat source Saline water = Water that contains a high level of salt Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ocean

A body of salt water filling a large basin on Earth.

Lake

A large body of water that's completely surrounded by land.