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Which process describes the transition of water from a solid state directly to a gaseous state?
Which process describes the transition of water from a solid state directly to a gaseous state?
- Sublimation (correct)
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Melting
What is the term for an area of land that channels water flow into different bodies of water such as rivers, basins, or seas?
What is the term for an area of land that channels water flow into different bodies of water such as rivers, basins, or seas?
- Groundwater
- Aquifer
- Watershed (correct)
- Water Table
Which of the following best describes the phase change when water transitions from a gaseous phase to a liquid phase?
Which of the following best describes the phase change when water transitions from a gaseous phase to a liquid phase?
- Deposition
- Condensation (correct)
- Freezing
- Evaporation
Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of climate change on water systems?
Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of climate change on water systems?
What represents the upper boundary of the saturated zone in groundwater?
What represents the upper boundary of the saturated zone in groundwater?
Flashcards
Evaporation
Evaporation
The process of a liquid turning into a gas. Think of a puddle drying up on a sunny day.
Condensation
Condensation
The process of a gas turning into a liquid. Think of raindrops forming on a cold window.
Melting
Melting
The process of a solid turning into a liquid. Think of ice melting in your hand.
Freezing
Freezing
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Aquifer
Aquifer
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Study Notes
Water Systems
- Solids: Glaciers, ice, or snow (at or below 0°C)
- Gases: Water vapor or steam (produced when water boils/evaporates at a certain temperature)
- Liquids: Oceans, rivers, lakes, or groundwater (naturally occurring via hydrologic cycle)
Physical Changes of Water
- Melting: Solid to liquid
- Freezing: Liquid to solid
- Evaporation: Liquid to gas
- Condensation: Gas to liquid
- Sublimation: Solid to gas
- Deposition: Gas to solid
Other Water Concepts
- Watershed: An area or ridge of land that separates water flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.
- Aquifer: A permeable rock that contains groundwater.
- Water Table: The upper zone of the saturated area of groundwater.
- Climate Change Impact on Water Systems: Climate change alters precipitation patterns (resulting in extreme weather), and rain can carry contaminants, impacting water systems.
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