1.3 - Hydrologic Cycle in Global and Local Context
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What percentage of Earth's water is found in oceans?
💡 Hint: Think about the largest body of water on Earth.
What is the available percentage of fresh water on Earth?
💡 Hint: Consider how many parts of water are not salty.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the majority of Earth's water found as?
💡 Hint: Which water source is the largest on Earth?
Is it true that freshwater accounts for approximately 1% of Earth's total water?
💡 Hint: What fractions can you recall about water distribution?
Get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Evaluate how changes in land use from forest to urban areas affect groundwater recharge rates and overall water availability.
💡 Hint: Consider how trees absorb water versus how buildings manage it.
Formulate a strategy to address the water scarcity challenge in an area experiencing urban growth.
💡 Hint: Think about enhancing green spaces to aid water infiltration.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.