Water Cycle Analysis

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What is the term for the process of rain drops percolating into the tiny pore spaces of the soil and getting collected there?

  • Porosity (correct)
  • Evaporation
  • Transpiration
  • Condensation

Which of the following sources is classified as ground water?

  • Rivers
  • Oceans
  • Ponds (correct)
  • Lakes

What causes hot water to flow out from the interior of the earth to form springs in some places?

  • Snow melting
  • Evaporation
  • Condensation transition
  • Rain percolating through rocks (correct)

What is the term used to describe the quality of rocks that allows water to move through interconnected pores?

<p>Permeability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of rock would you expect to find more water absorption due to its porous nature?

<p>Sedimentary rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are settlements in a desert typically centered around due to the availability of fresh water?

<p>Oases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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