Comprehension
Fluency
Vocabulary
Get It Write
Wild Card
100
What is the purpose of the Hoover Dam?
To conduct electricity, to control flooding
100
You have one minute to read p. 7. with no more than three errors.
100
Define the word hydrology.
Hydrology is the study of water.
100
Is this story fiction or nonfiction? How do you know?
100
Why do you think the author named this book "Hydrology, The Study of Water?"
200
Name one thing a hydrologist may do as part of his or her job.
Teach communities how to conserve water, study water, measure precipitation, help with irrigation.
200
You have one minute to read p. 13 with no more than 4 errors.
200
"Hydrologists teach communities in desert areas how to plant gardens that conserve water." What does it mean to conserve something?
To protect from harm or destruction
200
Would you like to be a hydrologist? Why or why not?
200
What is the difference between fresh water and salt water?
Humans can drink fresh water and not salt water.
300
What is the purpose of a reservoir?
To store water until it is needed in an area that has too little water.
300
You have one minute to read p. 16 with no more than 4 errors
300
Define the word irrigation.
The watering of land to make it ready for agriculture.
300
Describe two text features that are used in this book. Explain how each text feature helps you to better understand the text.
Pictures, index, glossary, table of contents
300
How is Vinece, Italy different from other cities? Ch.5
It is below sea level and built on 117 small islands.
400
Name the 5 parts of the hydrologic cycle (water cycle).
Evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, collection
400
You have one minute to read p. 20 with no more than 4 errors
400
What is precipitation?
Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet or hail that falls to the ground.
400
Write a summary of this story. Be sure to include at least 4 important facts.
400
Give an example of water in a solid, liquid and gas form.
500
Why do people in Africa often have to collect rain water?
They have limited water and what they do have may be contaminated by wildlife.
500
You have one minute to read p. 23 with no more than 4 errors
500
Define the word aquifers. (Ch.3)
Aquifers are places beneath the ground where fresh water collects.
500
List five important facts that you learned from this text.
500
Which U.S. city is about 6 ft below sea level and was flooded by a hurricane in 2005? Ch. 2
New Orleans
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