Name the three main stages of the water cycle!
Evaporation, condensation, and finally precipitation.
How would you describe a microclimate?
A small localized climate.
What percent of Water is drinkable out of all the water on the earth?
3% out of 70%.
How long is a warm/ Interglacial period?
10-20,000 years.
Fun Fact: We are in an Interglacial period.
What are the 3 types of water contaminants?
Chemical, physical, and biological.
______ occurs when there is not enough rain also known as precipitation to keep up with our water use. At times we have to limit our water use so we don't run out.
Droughts.
What would be the average temperature of the earth without the greenhouse effect?
-18 degrees celsius
How long is a cold glacier period?
100,000 years.
______ water is safe enough to drink or use for food?
Potable water.
Why is British Columbia warmer than Timmins, ON?
BC is closer to a large amount of water.
How old is the water cycle?
3.8 billion years old.
What is the process of removing salt from water?
Desalination.
What is a permeable surface?
Allows the passing of liquids through.
What is an impermeable surface?
A surface that will not let fluids through.
How long has the earth been around?
4.5 billion years.
What are 3 types of precipitation?
Rain, Snow, and Hail.
What percentage of the world’s water is in glaciers?
68.7%.
What are some of the Natural factors of the water supply?
Droughts, Flooding, and Earthquakes.
What do Canadians use most of their water on?
Watering our lawns.
What is heat capacity?
Heat capacity is the ability of a surface to hold and contain heat.
What is old groundwater called?
Fossil water.
What percent of the world’s water is freshwater?
3%.
True or False: The Antarctic ice sheet is melting?
False, the sheets are actually growing.
What are 3 examples of surface water?
Joke: Where can you find an ocean without water?
Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean
Joke: On a map!!
True or false: There are over 1 billion people on the earth that can’t enjoy a glass of water?
True.