Water Basics
Is ocean water freshwater or saltwater?
Saltwater
What is the name for liquid water that falls from clouds?
Rain
Which usually receives less rainfall: a desert or a rainforest?
A desert
What liquid must humans drink regularly to survive?
Water
While brushing your teeth, should you leave the tap running or turn it off?
Turn it off
What do we call water in its solid state?
Ice
What provides the heat that powers the water cycle?
The Sun
Which ocean lies off Western Australia’s west coast?
Indian Ocean
A farmer waters wheat so it can be sold. Is this an economic or recreational use of water?
Economic
What type of tank collects rainwater from a roof?
Rainwater tank
Is most of Earth’s water found in oceans or rivers?
Oceans
A puddle dries as liquid water changes into water vapour. What is this process called?
Evaporation
Which river flows through the centre of Adelaide: the Torrens or the Murray?
River Torrens
A family swims in a lake for fun. Is this recreation or manufacturing?
Recreation
A shower uses 9 litres per minute. How many litres does a four-minute shower use?
36 litres
What do we call water stored beneath the ground?
Groundwater
Water vapour cools and turns into liquid droplets. Is this condensation or melting?
Condensation
Which river completes the name of a major Australian river basin: Murray–_____?
Someone values a waterfall for its beauty. Is this its aesthetic or economic value?
Aesthetic
During a water shortage, rules may limit when gardens can be watered. Are these water restrictions or water forecasts?
Water restrictions
Water is naturally replenished through the water cycle. Is it a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable
A flowing river wears away its banks. Is this erosion or freezing?
Erosion
Tropical northern Australia receives most of its rain during which season: the wet season or the dry season?
Wet season
A First Nations community values a waterhole as a sacred place. Which value does “sacred” describe: spiritual or economic?
Spiritual
What is the process of removing salt from seawater called: desalination or condensation?
Desalination