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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 302
UNIT 2: Water
Water Cycle Topics Outline
Matter cycles, energy flows
You are responsible for understanding the following terms and concepts:
Section 1.7: The Water Cycle (Hydrologic Cycle) (pp 33 – 35)
Place a checkmark beside the statement that best describes the movement of matter and energy in an ecosystem. (Refer to
the Introduction paragraphs on the top of page 29)
[ ] Both matter and energy are constantly recycled in the ecosystem.
[ ] New supplies of both matter and energy are needed to maintain life in an ecosystem.
[ ] Matter is recycled in an ecosystem, but energy must be constantly replaced.
[ ] Energy is recycled in an ecosystem, but matter must be constantly replaced.
What does “Hydro” mean? _____________________________________________________________________
The movement of water in the water cycle is dependent upon the sun’s _____________________ and influenced by the
earth’s _______________________________.
LIST and DESCRIBE the two processes in which water re-enters the atmosphere?
Water in its gaseous state is known as _____________
______________.
DESCRIBE how clouds are formed in the atmosphere.
IDENTIFY the process described using the following choices: Evaporation, Transpiration, Condensation, Infiltration,
Precipitation, Percolation and Seepage.
Most water is returned to the atmosphere by this process.
Plants lose water vapor from openings in their leaves through this process.
This process results in the formation of clouds.
Moisture is returned to the earth by this process.
This process increases the supply of groundwater.
This process results in the formation of dew.
This process occurs at a spring.
Once the water enters the ground, it moves through the soil until it reaches an aquifer.
Identify the three ways in which water enters a stream.
(1) _____________________ (2) ____________________
DEFINE the term Groundwater.
Complete the following Questions on page 35: 15, 16, 17, 18.
(3) ____________________