2.1. The Hydrologic Cycle: A Recap

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary process by which water turns from liquid to vapor?

   Hint

   Think about how puddles dry up in the sun.

2. 2.

   Name one form of precipitation.

   Hint

   It's what falls from the clouds!

3. 3.

   What process transforms liquid water into vapor?

   • Runoff
   • Evaporation
   • Precipitation

   Hint

   Consider what happens on a hot day with water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Condensation leads to the formation of clouds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how clouds form when air is cool.

5. 5.

   Consider a region experiencing a drought. How will this affect the various components of the hydrologic cycle, particularly focusing on evaporation and precipitation?

   Hint

   Think about how water usage changes in drought conditions.

6. 6.

   Analyze how urbanization can influence local hydrologic cycles, particularly in terms of runoff and infiltration.

   Hint

   Consider how natural landscapes differ from urban landscapes in handling water.