Water Cycle and Acidic Water Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which process besides evaporation significantly contributes to water vapor in the atmosphere?

Transpiration (correct)
Condensation
Infiltration
Precipitation

What natural phenomenon primarily facilitates evaporation from large bodies of water?

Wind (correct)
Soil absorption
Ice formation
Rainfall

Which statement accurately describes respiration in the context of the hydrological cycle?

It has no effect on evaporation processes.
It releases water vapor into the atmosphere. (correct)
It contributes only through freshwater resources.
It results in water being stored in soil.

How does transpiration occur in plants during the hydrological cycle?

From the leaves into the atmosphere. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the hydrological cycle play in evaporation?

It enhances the movement of water vapor in the atmosphere. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Groundwater that is exposed to calcium carbonate rocks is rich in which ions?

OH⁻ (C) Signup and view all the answers

When groundwater is exposed to magnesium carbonate rocks, which phenomenon is likely to occur?

Formation of bicarbonate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of sodium chloride on groundwater quality?

Increases salinity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about potassium nitrate in groundwater is correct?

It leads to an increase in nitrate concentration. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is likely to negatively affect groundwater quality the most?

Ammonium chloride (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range of cloud water?

4.5 to 5 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What primarily contributes to the acidity of cloud water?

Dissolved carbon dioxide and other acidic gases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the nature of cloud water?

It is slightly acidic. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible consequence of cloud water's acidity?

Harmful effects on aquatic life. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is mainly responsible for cloud water acidity?

Carbon dioxide (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the hydrosphere?

Water in any state including liquid, gas, and solid (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contains the highest concentration of dissolved salts?

Seawater (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of water is least likely to be considered freshwater?

Seawater (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents a common state of water vapor in the atmosphere?

Water vapor containing carbon dioxide (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents a source of freshwater?

Distilled water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of fresh water present on Earth?

2.5% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a primary source of fresh water on Earth?

Salt water oceans (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which freshwater source is considered the largest reservoir of accessible fresh water?

Groundwater (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general distribution of fresh water on Earth?

Mostly contained in glaciers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which process is primarily responsible for the replenishment of fresh water in rivers and lakes?

Precipitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Transpiration

Water release from plant leaves into the atmosphere.

Wind's role in evaporation

Natural movement that enhances water vaporization from bodies of water.