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Example Question #1791 : Ap Biology
Which of the following best describes runoff?
Transformation of water from liquid to gaseous phase
The flow of water underground
The flow of water over the Earth's surface
The changing of water vapor to ice
The flow of water over the Earth's surface
Runoff, or surface runoff, is the flow of water over the Earth’s surface. Runoff occurs when there is an excess of water on the surface due to excessive precipitation. The excessive precipitation leads to the full saturation of soil, resulting in water flowing over the surface.
Example Question #37 : Understanding Eco Chemical Cycles
During the infiltration process of the water cycle, water travels from the ground surface to which of the following locations?
Into the soil
Into roots of a plant
Across the land
Atmosphere
Into the soil
Infiltration is a process in the water cycle in which water on the ground’s surface enters the soil.
Example Question #1792 : Ap Biology
Which of the following best explains the difference between infiltration and subsurface flow?
In infiltration, water moves into the soil and in subsurface flow water moves below the ground surface
In subsurface flow, water moves into the soil and in infiltration, water moves below the ground surface
Infiltration takes place under the ground surface while subsurface flow takes place on the ground surface
Both infiltration and subsurface flow take place on the ground surface
In infiltration, water moves into the soil and in subsurface flow water moves below the ground surface
Infiltration is a process in the water cycle in which water moves from the ground’s surface into the soil. Subsurface flow is another process where water flows below the ground surface; therefore, the difference between the two is the origin of the flowing water.
Example Question #39 : Understanding Eco Chemical Cycles
Evaporation is a stage in the water cycle that involves a phase change of water. Which of the following best describes this phase change?
Liquid to gas
Solid to gas
Solid to liquid
Gas to liquid
Liquid to gas
Evaporation is one of three main stages of the water cycle. In this process, water changes phases from the liquid to the gas phase.
Example Question #1793 : Ap Biology
Which of the following is true regarding the process of sublimation?
It is the conversion of water from a solid to a gaseous state
All of these
It is an endothermic reaction
In sublimation, water doesn't pass through the intermediate liquid phase
All of these
Sublimation is the process in which water converts from a solid to a gaseous phase without passing through the intermediate liquid phase. Sublimation is an endothermic reaction: it requires the absorption of energy in the form of heat.
Example Question #1794 : Ap Biology
Which of the following best describes the process of deposition?
It is neither the conversion of water from a gaseous to a solid phase nor is it is the opposite of sublimation
It is the opposite of sublimation
It is the conversion of water from a gaseous to a solid phase
It is both the conversion of water from a gaseous to a solid phase and it is the opposite of sublimation
It is both the conversion of water from a gaseous to a solid phase and it is the opposite of sublimation
Deposition is the conversion of water from a gaseous to a solid phase; therefore, deposition is the opposite process of sublimation.
Example Question #72 : Ecology
Which of the following best explains what occurs in the process of advection?
The movement of water through the atmosphere
The conversion of water from a solid phase to a gaseous phase
The flow of water underground
Flow of water from the ground surface into the soil
The movement of water through the atmosphere
Advection can be described as the movement of water through the atmosphere and it is critical to the water cycle.
Example Question #1793 : Ap Biology
Which of the following phase changes does water undergo during the process of condensation?
Gas to liquid
Liquid to gas
Solid to liquid
Liquid to solid
Gas to liquid
Condensation is one of three stages of the water cycle. In the process of condensation, water converts from a gaseous phase to a liquid phase; thus, condensation is the opposite of the process of evaporation.
Example Question #1794 : Ap Biology
Transpiration involves the release of water vapor from which of the following components of the terrestrial biosphere?
Soil
Plants and soil
Animals
Plants
Animals and soil
Plants and soil
Transpiration is defined as the release of water vapor from plants and soil.
Example Question #42 : Understanding Eco Chemical Cycles
Water flows through which of the following in the process of percolation?
None of these
Soil and rocks
Atmosphere
Ground surface
Soil and rocks
Percolation is defined as the vertical flow of water through subsurface soil and rocks. Percolation is influenced by gravity.
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