Question 1

State what is meant by a watershed.

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Question 2

State two inputs to a drainage basin system.

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Question 3

Outline how changes in ice and snow cover can affect global temperature.

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Question 4

Outline the role of solar energy in the hydrological cycle.

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Question 5

Define the term hydrological cycle.

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Question 6

State the main energy input that drives the hydrological cycle.

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Question 7

State the largest store of water on Earth.

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Question 8

A lake in summer loses water mainly because of high temperatures and dry winds. Name the main process moving water from the lake to the atmosphere.

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Question 9

State one reason oceans moderate global temperatures.

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Question 10

A cold night causes water droplets to form on the outside of a metal water bottle. Identify the hydrological cycle process responsible.

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Question 11

Identify one way ocean currents influence climate.

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Question 12

A coastal city has cooler summers and warmer winters than an inland city at the same latitude. Suggest why.

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Question 13

Define the term water store.

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Question 14

Define the term water flow in the context of the hydrological cycle.

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Question 15

Which store typically has the shortest residence time: glaciers, oceans, deep groundwater, or the atmosphere?

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Question 16

Define the term drainage basin.

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Question 17

Identify what is meant by a watershed in a drainage basin.

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Question 18

Explain why a drainage basin is described as an open system.

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Question 19

A tributary joins the main river. Identify the term for the point where the two rivers meet.

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Question 20

State two outputs from a drainage basin system.

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Topic 4.1: Water Systems Questions

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