Hydrologic Cycle quiz Flashcards
0
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Whole cycle is driven by….?
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Solar energy
1
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Two processes:
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- Evaporation: adds energy to the molecules of a liquid–>gas
- condensation: reverse process, gas —> liquid
2
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What are the main players in the hydrologic cycle?
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Plants
3
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How do plants take in water for photosynthesis?
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Either through rainwater/dew or through evapotranspiration
4
Q
Water, energized by the sun, slowly loses…
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Energy as it rises
5
Q
Particles condense and collect which forms…
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Clouds of moisture
6
Q
Clouds move across the face of the earth through…
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Wind patterns and uneven heating of the planet
7
Q
Water falls on the earth, and slowly makes its way…
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Back to the ocean
8
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Human impacts on the hydrologic cycle:
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- water used in cooling plants: evaporation increases
- water secluded in reservoirs evaporates quickly
- cities rely on protected water reserves for large-scale use
