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Quiz

1. Water enters the ground by what process?

Permutation

Sublimation

Transpiration

Infiltration

2. When condensation occurs, water changes from

a solid to a liquid.

a liquid to a vapor.

a vapor to a liquid.

a solid to a vapor.

3. Surface water travels

toward the lowest point possible.

toward the highest point possible.

toward both the highest and lowest points.

None of the above

4. When water _________ it is called snow and/or rain.

condenses

precipitates

pontificates

subjugates

5. Ice can actually turn to a vapor without going through a liquid phase. What is this process called?

De-icing

Melting

Sublimation

None of the above

6. Water droplets form on the outside of a cold soda can because

the can "sweats" water.

static electricity attracts water to the can.

sonic vibrations shake the water from the inside of the can to the outside.

None of the above

7. Plants lose water through what process?

Transpiration

Condensation

Precipitation

Evaporation

8. Runoff occurs when

the soil cannot hold anymore water.

water enters the ground.

water vapor cools to a liquid form.

None of the above

9. Warm, humid air will rise by what process?

Precipitation

Infiltration

Subduction

Convection

10. Lakes, streams, and oceans are examples of __________.

groundwater

surface water

undrinkable water

boiling water

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