2.2.2. Water Movements (Annual Fluxes)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is precipitation?

   Hint

   Think about what you see in the sky during rainy weather.

2. 2.

   Give an example of evaporation.

   Hint

   What happens to water on a warm day?

3. 3.

   What amount of water is estimated to evaporate from the oceans annually?

   • 425,000 km³
   • 382,000 km³
   • 74,000 km³

   Hint

   This number reflects a large water source.

4. 4.

   True or False: Runoff is the water that is absorbed by the ground.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens after heavy rainfall.

5. 5.

   Analyze the effects of climate change on annual evaporation rates and its implications on water resources.

   Hint

   Think about global temperatures rising and how it affects water bodies.

6. 6.

   Predict the impacts of a significant reduction in annual precipitation on urban areas and agriculture.

   Hint

   Consider what would happen if local rivers dry up.