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)

.

__% 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