True or False
Air and Water are a major part of the environment
True
Can you name the three states of water?
Liquid, Solid, Gas
Name 3 forms of liquid water on Earth?
Rain, puddles, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.
Name a form of water as a gas on Earth
Fog and water vapour
What are some ways that we can use water responsibly?
Turning the tap off right away when we're done.
Taking short showers.
Turning off lights when leaving a room (saving water energy)
Being responsible when watering plants or lawns
Living things can survive without air and water
False
What is air?
Air is a gas that is all around us
What is the water cycle?
The water cycle is the path that all water follows as it moves around the Earth
Name 2 forms of solid water on Earth
Snow, ice, glaciers
Why is it important to use water responsibly?
Although water is considered renewable, there are places all over the world that don't have easy access to drinking water.
Changes to air and water affect living things and the environment
True
Why is air important to living things?
Most living things breathe air to live
Does air have mass?
Yes, it takes up space and has mass
Name 2 man-made (built) water systems
water tower, sewer, well, reservoir, water supply system
What are some causes of water pollution?
Littering, improper disposal of waste and chemicals, putting food waste down the drains.
Our actions do not affect the quality of air and water in the environment
False
Name 2 activities that require water
Water skiing, boating, swimming
Name 2 things that the air moves
Sailboats, kites and pinwheels
Name the parts of the water cycle
Condensation, precipitation, collection, evaporation
What are some causes of air pollution?
Gases released by factories
Exhaust fumes released by cars and trucks
Volcanos and Wild Fires