The primary source of moisture for the local water supplies is.

(1) potential evaporation and transpiration

(2) actual evaporation and transpiration

(3) ground water storage

(4) precipitation

Which process sequence transports water from the atmosphere to the ocean and then back into a cloud?

a. precipitation, condensation, transpiration

b. evaporation, condensation, sublimation

c. precipitation, evaporation, condensation

d. evaporation, precipitation, condensation

Base your answer on the following passage. Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from the roots to small pores on the underside of leaves. At the leaves, the moisture changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves. Roots in the soil draw in water and nutrients, which are carried up into the stems and leaves. Some of this water is returned to the air by transpiration (when combined with evaporation, the total process is evapotranspiration). Transpiration rates vary widely depending on weather conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and availability and intensity of sunlight. Furthermore, some plants use. and transpire more water than others. Studies have shown that about 10 percent of the moisture found in the atmosphere is released by plants through transpiration. The remaining 90 percent is mainly supplied by evaporation from oceans, seas, and other bodies of water (lakes, rivers, streams). Both evaporation and transpiration are most active in (1) polar regions (2) tropical regions (3) high mountains (4) locations with calm winds

Which usually contains more water vapor warm air or cool air?

What is the range of precipitation for the four locations in the Coastal Mountain Ranges?

What is the primary reason (control) for the existence of the dry subtropical realm (BWh and BSh)?

Do the warmest temperatures occur over continents or oceans? Do the coldest temperatures occur over continents or oceans? Warmest global temperature: ____ Coldest global temperature: ____

The transfer of heat energy within the troposphere occurs primarily by

(1) insolation

(2) conduction

(3) radiation

(4) convection

In the Northern Hemisphere, a wind blowing from the south will be deflected towards the

(1) northwest

(2) northeast

(3) southwest

(4) southeast

What is the role of PRL?

Although New York City is at approximately the same latitude as Omaha, Nebraska, New York City's winter months are warmer and summer months are cooler. Which statement best explains why this is so?

(1) The sun's rays shine more directly on New York City in the winter.

(2) Nebraska is nearer to the Rocky Mountains.

(3) The water around New York City has a moderating effect on the temperature

(4) The prevailing westerlies have a greater effect on Omaha than on New York City.

Replanting forests usually results in an increase in

(1) floods

(2) ground water

(3) run-off

(4) soil erosion

There are greater extremes of temperature at the South Pole than at the North Pole because the

(1) continent of Antarctica is primarily a landmass

(2) Gulf Stream flows around the continent of Antarctica

(3) North Pole is inclined toward the sun

(4) South Pole is inclined toward the sun

What is the primary source of energy for ocean currents and waves?

(1) the moon

(2) the atmosphere

(3) the continents

(4) the sun