Hydrosphere

Question 1

water cycle

Answer 1

evaporation
condensation
precipitation
infiltration
sublimation
transpiration
runoff
aquifers

Question 2

evaporation

Answer 2

e

Question 3

condensation

Answer 3

e

Question 4

precipitation

Answer 4

e

Question 5

infiltration

Answer 5

the process by which water soaks into subsurface soils and moves through cracks and pore spaces

Question 6

sublimation

Answer 6

when snow/ice changes into gas

Question 7

transpiration

Answer 7

water vapor created by leaves

Question 8

runoff

Answer 8

water that runs into reservoirs

Question 9

aquifers

Answer 9

where water moves laterally

Question 10

porosity

Answer 10

amount of water that can be held in soil

Question 11

permeability

Answer 11

the rate at which water flows through the soil

Question 12

consequences of groundwater withdrawal

Answer 12

saltwater intrusion: salt & fresh water mixes
rocks readjust
cones of depression

Question 13

cones of depression

Answer 13

cone-like pattern of water that forms as water is withdrawn through a well

Question 14

subsidence

Answer 14

the ground gives way

Question 15

renewable energy

Answer 15

energy that can continue to be created and reused

Question 16

nonrenewable energy

Answer 16

energy that is gone after its used

Question 17

geothermal energy

Answer 17

h

Question 18

hydroelectric

Answer 18

h

Question 19

biofuels

Answer 19

h

Question 20

wind

Answer 20

s

Question 21

solar

Answer 21

s