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QUIZ (hydrology and hydrologic cycle) Flashcards

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It is the study of water of the Earth such as its occurrence, circulation, distribution, properties and reaction with environment.

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Hydrology

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It is the study of atmosphere.

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Meteorology

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It is the study of the waters of the Earth and atmosphere.

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Hydrometeorology

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4
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It includes precipitation such as rain, snow, and hail.

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Atmospheric Water

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5
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It is the water present on Earth’s surface (e.g., rivers, lakes, seas, oceans).

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Surface Water

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6
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It is the groundwater found below the Earth’s surface.

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Subsurface Water

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7
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The global water composition of ‘Saltwater’

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97.5%

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8
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The global water composition of ‘Freshwater’

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2.5%

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9
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The freshwater breakdown of ‘snow and ice’

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68.7%

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10
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The freshwater breakdown of ‘groundwater’

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30.9%

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11
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The freshwater breakdown of ‘lakes and rivers’

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0.4%

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12
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The _________ is a layer of gases surrounding Earth, held by gravity.

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Atmosphere

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13
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It was composed of
78% nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% Argon and trace gases

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Clean Dry Air

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14
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It was composed of 0-4% by volume

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Water Vapor

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_________ such as dust, soot, and other particulates.

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Impurities

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16
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Weather phenomena and climate occur here.

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Troposphere ( 0 - 10 km )

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17
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Contains the ozone layer.

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Stratosphere ( 10 - 50 km )

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18
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Meteors burn up in this layer.

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Mesosphere ( 50 - 90 km )

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19
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Contains auroras and ionosphere.

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Thermosphere ( 90 - 120 km )

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20
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Transition to outer space.

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Exosphere ( > 120 km )

21
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What is the 5 layers of atmosphere?

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  • Troposphere
  • Stratosphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Thermosphere
  • Exosphere
22
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It describes how water moves, is stored, and transforms within the Earth’s system.

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Hydrologic Cycle

23
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Give the 5 storage areas

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  • Atmosphere (as vapor)
  • Soil (as moisture-
  • Surface Water (lakes, oceans, rivers)
  • Plants and Animals
  • Ground Water (aquifers)
24
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Give at least 3 processes of hydrologic cycle

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  • Evaporation
  • Transpiration
  • Condensation
  • Precipitation
  • Runoff
  • Infiltration
  • Groundwater Flow
25
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It defines as the liquid to vapor from surfaces.

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Evaporation

26
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It defines as the vapor from plants.

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Transpiration

27
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It defines as the vapor to liquid (clouds).

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Condensation

28
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It defines as the rain, snow, hail, etc.

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Precipitation

29
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It defines as the flow over land to bodies of water.

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Runoff

30
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It defines as the water entering soil.

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Infiltration

31
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It defines as the movement within soil and rocks.

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Groundwater Flow

31
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Give the 4 Water Transformation in the Cycle

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  • Liquid to Gas
  • Gas to Liquid
  • Gas to Solid
  • Solid to Liquid
31
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It is the evaporation and tranpiration

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Liquid to Gas

32
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It is the Condensation and Precipitation

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Gas to Liquid

32
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It is the Formation and Hail

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Gas to Solid

33
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It is the Snowmelt and Ice melting

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Solid to Liquid

34
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It is the rising temperatures increase evaporation and disrupt precipitation patterns.

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Climate Change

35
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It is more frequent extreme weather events (droughts, storms.)

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Climate Change

35
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It increases runoff and reduces infiltration.

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Urbanization

36
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It decreases transpiration.

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Deforestation

37
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It affects the water quality in every part of the cycle.

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Pollution

38
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Give examples of human activities causing climate change:

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  • Urbanization
  • Deforestation
  • Pollution
39
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Give the 3 sources of water

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  • Atmospheric Water
  • Surface Water
  • Subsurface Water
40
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The Earth’s atmosphere is compose of:

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  • Clean Dry Air
  • Water Vapor
41
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How many km is the Troposphere?

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0 - 10 km

42
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How many km is the Stratosphere?

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10 - 50 km

43
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How many km is the Mesosphere?

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50 - 90 km

44
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How many km is the Thermosphere?

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90 - 120 km

45
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How many km is the Exosphere?

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> 120 km

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