10.1 Flashcards
Out of all the water on earth, how much of it is ocean?
97%
Why is only 1% out of the 3% of fresh water non drinkable?
Because 2% is frozen in large areas of ice
Heat added to water causes
Evaporation (liquid to gas)
Heat added to frozen water causes..
Melting (solid to liquid)
Heat Taken away from water vapour causes..
Condensation (gas to liquid)
Heat taken away from liquid water causes..
Solidification (liquid to solid)
What is the freezing point for fresh water?
0°
Water vapour turning right into a solid causes..
Deposition
If ice is turned right into a vapour it causes..
Sublimation
What is the driving force behind these changes?
The heat from the sun
Why does the water cycle happen?
Heat energy is constantly being added or taken away from water in its various states
Name the parts of the water cycle in order?
Run off…evaporation…condensation.. perspiration..
Hydrologist?
Person who studies earths water system and helps find solutions to problem of water quality and quantity
Oceanographers?
People who study ocean systems specificity
How much percent of the earth is covered in water?
70%