Watersheds and Water Resources Quiz
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Which compound is considered the single most important on Earth?

  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon
  • Oxygen
  • Water (correct)

What does hydrology study?

  • The occurrence of water on Earth
  • The movement of water on Earth
  • The distribution of water on Earth
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the hydrosphere?

  • The water found on Earth's surface
  • The water found under Earth's surface
  • The water found over Earth's surface
  • All of the above (correct)

What allows for the presence of liquid water on Earth?

<p>Earth's relative position in the solar system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of hydrologic science?

<p>Water quantity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Earth's most important compound?

Water is the single most important compound on Earth.

Hydrology studies...

Hydrology studies the properties, distribution, and behavior of water on Earth.

Hydrosphere definition?

The hydrosphere is the total amount of water on a planet or other celestial body.

Liquid water presence?

Earth's position in the solar system allows for stable liquid water.

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Hydrologic science focus?

Hydrologic science primarily focuses on the quantity of water.

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