Water Distribution Quiz
3 major steps in the water cycle
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Water just below the surface is called
groundwater
What is the main source of freshwater we use
groundwater
Most of Earth's water is in the form of _____
ice
Where does most precipitation fall into
lakes or oceans
In the water cycle, water is constantly ______
moving
Out of Earth's freshwater, __% is on the surface in lakes, rivers, and wetlands
point 35
Out of Earth's freshwater, __% is in other locations, such as the atmosphere and bio- water
point 65
What step is this: as water vapor continues to condense, the drops of water grow larger and fall to Earth
precipitation
Precipitation can come in ___, ____, ______, or _____
rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Extra precipitation becomes ________
runoff
Is there more fresh or salt water on Earth
saltwater
The energy source for the water cycle is _____
the Sun
Water in gas form is called
water vapor
What step is this: liquid water changes into a gas, called water vapor
evaporation
When water heats up and changes into a gas, it is called
evaporation
What are examples of surface water
Lakes, rivers, and wetlands
Be able to label the water cycle (just put a . to answer)
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__% of Earth's water is fresh
3
Out of Earth's freshwater, __% is groundwater
30
Only __% of our freshwater is on the surface
35
Out of Earth's freshwater, __% is trapped as ice
69
Water covers about __% of Earth's surface
70
__% of the Earth's water is salt
97
Earth is sometimes called the ___________ or the _____________
blue planet or the water planet
Tiny droplets of water made during condensation make ____
clouds
What is water called when a water vapor changes into a liquid water
condensation
What step is this: water vapor cools and changes into liquid water
condensation
