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Question 1 of 6
Two wet handkerchiefs are hung up; one is spread out and one is folded. The spread-out one dries faster because evaporation is faster with a:
Explanation: A larger exposed surface lets more water evaporate, so it dries faster.
Question 2 of 6
A glass of cold water 'sweats' on the outside on a humid day. This shows the air contains:
Explanation: The drops form when water vapour in the air condenses on the cold glass.
Question 3 of 6
The water you drink today might once have been ocean water. This is possible because the water cycle:
Explanation: The same water is recycled endlessly through evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
Question 4 of 6
In very cold places, precipitation often falls as:
Explanation: When it is cold, the falling water freezes and comes down as snow.
Question 5 of 6
Cutting down too many trees can reduce local rainfall partly because trees add water vapour to the air through:
Explanation: Trees release vapour by transpiration, which helps form clouds and rain.
Question 6 of 6
A farmer switches from flooding the field to drip irrigation. The main benefit is that he:
Explanation: Drip irrigation delivers water straight to the roots, using far less water than flooding.
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