The Water Cycle

Question 1

Fertilizer in ponds or streams would most likely be considered point source pollution.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

How does water enter the atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 3

What are the ways that water vapor can reenter the atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

What happens to water in the atmosphere as it rises?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It condenses and forms clouds.

Question 5

Plants and animals are comprised mainly of _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water

Question 6

Living organisms do not play a role in the water cycle.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 7

Why does the government not do more to regulate nonpoint source pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.

Question 8

How much of the Earth’s water is usable as a freshwater resource?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3%

Question 9

What role do aquifers play in the water cycle?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They store water in the ground.

Question 10

Why is nonpoint source pollution potentially more harmful than point source pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate.

The Water Cycle Answers