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Water Properties

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4. Water is a molecule composed of: * 1 point

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One oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom

Two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

One hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms

5. The scientific term for the attraction between water molecules is: * 1 point

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Surface tension

Adhesion

Cohesion

Capillary action

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6. The boiling point of water at sea level is approximately: * 1 point

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0°C

100°C

50°C

25°C

7. When water molecules freeze, they: * 1 point

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Expand

Contract

Retain the same volume

Disintegrate

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8. Water is often referred to as the universal solvent because: * 1 point

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It can dissolve any substance

It is a common ingredient in cleaning solvents

It is used to dissolve metals

It can dissolve polar substances

9. Water exhibits a unique property where its density is highest at: * 1 point

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0°C

100°C

25°C

50°C

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10. How does water contribute to maintaining Earth's temperature? * 1 point

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By acting as a greenhouse gas

By reflecting heat back into space

By being a poor conductor of heat

By absorbing sunlight efficiently

11. Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means: * 1 point

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It can store a large amount of heat without significant temperature change

It heats up and cools down rapidly

It has a high boiling point

It evaporates quickly

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12. Water molecules form hydrogen bonds due to the difference in electronegativity between oxygen and * 1 point

hydrogen. This creates:

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High surface tension

Low boiling point

Low density

High reactivity

13. The pH of pure water is: * 1 point

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Hydrologic Cycle

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14. What is the primary source of energy that drives the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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Solar energy

Geothermal energy

Wind energy

Nuclear energy

15. Which of the following statements best describes the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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The movement of water between land, atmosphere, and oceans.

The circulation of water within the Earth's crust.

The process of converting water into different forms of energy.

The process of extracting water from natural sources for human use.

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16. What is the main process responsible for water vapor entering the atmosphere? * 1 point

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Evaporation

Transpiration

Precipitation

Condensation

17. Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of condensation in the hydrologic * 1 point
cycle?

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Water vapor transforms into ice crystals.

Warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to turn into liquid water droplets.

Water droplets combine to form clouds.

Rainfall occurs due to the cooling of water droplets in the atmosphere.

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18. How does precipitation contribute to the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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It replenishes the water supply on Earth's surface.

It increases the temperature of the atmosphere.

It accelerates the process of evaporation.

It reduces the water availability in oceans.

19. What process occurs when water flows from higher elevations to lower elevations, forming rivers and * 1 point
streams?

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Runoff

Infiltration

Percolation

Sublimation

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20. Which of the following is not a direct human impact on the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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Deforestation

Urbanization

Solar radiation

Dam construction

21. Which of the following actions promotes water conservation and sustains the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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Limiting the use of freshwater for irrigation.

Disposing of chemicals and pollutants in water bodies.

Increasing the extraction of groundwater.

Encouraging excessive water consumption.

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22. How does the hydrologic cycle regulate the Earth's temperature? * 1 point

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By increasing the humidity in the atmosphere.

By redistributing heat from the equator to the poles.

By decreasing the amount of solar radiation reaching the surface.

By causing changes in ocean currents.

23. What role do plants play in the hydrologic cycle? * 1 point

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They contribute to the process of evaporation.

They prevent the flow of water through the ground.

They decrease the loss of water through transpiration.

They accelerate the process of precipitation.

Groundwater

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24. What is groundwater? * 1 point

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Water stored in rivers and lakes

Water flowing on the Earth's surface

Water located beneath the Earth's surface

Water vapor in the atmosphere

25. What is an aquifer? * 1 point

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A type of fish found in underground caves

An underground layer of permeable rock or sediment that contains water

A type of rock found on the Earth's surface

A term used to describe a polluted water source

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26. How does water enter an aquifer? * 1 point

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Through evaporation

Through transpiration

Through infiltration

Through precipitation

27. Which of the following is true regarding confined and unconfined aquifers? * 1 point

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Confined aquifers are always larger than unconfined aquifers

Water in unconfined aquifers is under higher pressure than in confined aquifers

Confined aquifers have impermeable layers above and below them

Unconfined aquifers are always deeper than confined aquifers

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28. Which of the following is a potential threat to groundwater? * 1 point

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Heavy rainfall

Over-pumping of groundwater

Planting trees near groundwater sources

Building dams on rivers

29. What are some common uses of groundwater? * 1 point

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Cleaning industrial machinery

Transporting goods via aqueducts

Watering crops and livestock

Generating electricity in power plants

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30. Which of the following is a sustainable practice for managing groundwater? * 1 point

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Over-pumping to ensure maximum utilization

Dumping untreated wastewater into underground aquifers

Implementing water conservation measures and reducing water usage

Drilling more wells to increase groundwater availability

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