Water Cycle Flashcards
Review terms and concepts from study of water cycle.
What is a cycle?
A cycle is a series of interactions in nature that repeat
Why is it important for cycles on Earth to be sustainable?
It is important for cycles on Earth to be sustainable because this is how the Earth and living things maintain themselves
How much of the water on Earth is salt water?
97%
What are the three main processes involved in the water cycle?
the 3 main processes involved in the water cycle are: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
What is another name for the water cycle?
Another name for the water cycle is the hydrological cycle
How can water evaporate even when it is not heated?
Watr can evaporate even when it isn’t hot because some water molecules have enough energy to jump from the liquid to the vapor state
How much water does the average person in the United States use daily to support their life style?
2000 gallons
The top level that water underground reaches is called the top of the …..?
The top level that water underground reaches is called the water table.
All the area full of water underground is called the…?
All the area full of water underground is called the saturated zone.
The area closest to the surface of the Earth with no water stored in it is called…?
The area closest to the surface of the Earth with no water stored in it is called the unsaturated zone.
A well that enters the deepest underground stored water is called an … well?
A well that enters the deepest underground stored water is called an artesian well.
Describe two problems that a person with a shallow well might encounter.
two problems that a person with a shallow well might encounter are: (i.) during a drought if the water table drops the well can possibly go dry (ii.) pollutants can reach them more quickly
The deepest water stored underground is called an…?
The deepest water stored underground is called an aquifer.
The layer that protects a deep aquifer and is often composed of clay is called the …layer.
The layer that protects a deep aquifer and is often composed of clay is called the confining layer.
Water that flows downhill over the land is called…?
Water that flows downhill over the land is called runoff.