Vocabulary
The process of weathered rock moving from one place to another is called
erosion
When water evaporates from a puddle on the street, where does it go?
A. Nearby stream
B. Into the street
C. It rises into the atmosphere
D. It goes into outer space
C. It rises into the atmosphere
97% of earths water is salt water
Harmful rain that is caused by fossil fuels is called
acid rain
What was Mrs.Nobles name last year?
Ms.Mettler
An _______ is a harmful rapid increase of algae in water
algal bloom
Which best explains why it is important for humans to conserve freshwater? A. Earth’s water supply is shrinking. B. Earth’s water supply is growing larger. C. Once we use all of Earth’s freshwater, it is gone forever. D. Only a small fraction of Earth’s water is freshwater, and everyone needs it.
D.Only a small fraction of Earth’s water is freshwater, and everyone needs it.
. List two ways you can conserve water. Explain why these ways are helpful for the environment
Answers should be related to conserving water and how this can be helpful for the environment.
______is the act of saving , protecting, or using resources wisely.
Conservation
What is one of the farm animals Mrs.Noble owns?
Goats, Chickens, Cows, Pigs
An artificial lake built for storing water is called a
reservoir
All water on earth is recycled through ________________. A. the water cycle B. pockets of nitrogen C. exhaled gas D. dead organic material
A. the water cycle
How were natural bridges formed?
Natural bridges are formed by erosion.
Water stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil and underground rock is called
groundwater
What is Mrs.Nobles husbands job?
Janitor
A _____________ is a large sheet of ice that moves slowly across the land
Glacier
Identify the statement that best describes where Earth’s freshwater can be found. A. Most of the freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps. B. Earth’s freshwater is spread out equally over ice, groundwater, and surface water. C. Most of the freshwater on Earth is found underground. The rest is stored as surface water. D. Earth’s freshwater is found mostly in rivers and streams. Very little is found in glaciers or ice caps.
A. Most of the freshwater is trapped in glaciers and ice caps.
Name one way a glacier can change the landscape.
Glaciers can tear rock from the ground. They can scratch, flatten, break, or carry away things in their path. They can make a valley wider and steeper. They can carve grooves into Earth’s solid rock surface.
A covering of ice over a large area such as the polar regions are called
Ice Caps
What sports do Mrs.Noble coach?
Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Land near a body of water that is likely to flood is called a
Flood plain
Why is it important to clean, conserve, and protect water? A. Water is expensive. B. Water is an unlimited resource. C. Water can be frozen. D. Water is a limited source.
D. Water is a limited source.
What is a positive effect of floods?
It can deposit soil which has nutrients to help plants grow.
. A storm surge can occur when a ___________________ causes large waves in the ocean.
hurricane
How many years has Mrs.Noble taught at Medford, including this year
3