Hydrologic Cycle Review

1. Hydrologic Cycle Review

2. Multiple Choice 1. Why are the oceans important to the water cycle? A. Oceans contain saltwater. B. The four major oceans are all joined. C. Most of Earth’s water is contained in the oceans. D. Oceans cover more of Earth’s surface area.

3. Multiple Choice 1. Why are the oceans important to the water cycle? A. Oceans contain saltwater. B. The four major oceans are all joined. C. Most of Earth’s water is contained in the oceans. D. Oceans cover more of Earth’s surface area.

4. Multiple Choice, continued 2. Where do we find most of the water that is available for human use? F. groundwater G. the ocean H. polar ice caps I. rivers and streams

5. Multiple Choice, continued 2. Where do we find most of the water that is available for human use? F. groundwater G. the ocean H. polar ice caps I. rivers and streams

6. Multiple Choice, continued 3. Which of the following is an example of a nonpoint-source of pollution? A. chemical factory B. livestock feedlot C. oil spill D. wastewater treatment plant

7. Multiple Choice, continued 3. Which of the following is an example of a nonpoint-source of pollution? A. chemical factory B. livestock feedlot C. oil spill D. wastewater treatment plant

8. Multiple Choice, continued • How does heat act as a water pollutant? F. It slows down the flow of water. G. It speeds up chemical reactions. H. It increases the nutrients in the water. I. It decreases oxygen in the water.

9. Multiple Choice, continued • How does heat act as a water pollutant? F. It slows down the flow of water. G. It speeds up chemical reactions. H. It increases the nutrients in the water. I. It decreases oxygen in the water.