Water Cycle
What is water falling from the clouds called?
Precipitation or rain
Is ocean water fresh or salty?
Salty
What do humans need water for?
Drinking, cleaning, farming
What is a long period with very little rainfall called?
Drought
What hazard can happen after very heavy rainfall?
Flood
What is it water turns into water vapour and rises?
Evaporation
Is river water freshwater or saltwater?
Freshwater
What do farmers need water for?
Growing food/crops.
What does water scarcity mean?
Not having enough safe water for people's needs.
Is a flood a water/hydrological hazard?
Yes
What causes clouds to form?
Condensation
What is groundwater?
Water stored underground.
Name one other thing people use water for at home.
Washing, cooking, cleaning, toilets, etc.
Does drought increase or decrease the amount of available water?
Decrease
What can happen to rivers after lots of rain?
They can rise and flood.
What is water flowing over the ground called?
Runoff
What is frozen freshwater found in?
Ice/glaciers/ice caps.
Which uses more water: farming or drinking?
Farming
Name one thing that can cause water shortages.
Drought, low rainfall, population growth or overuse.
Which is a water hazard: flood or earthquake?
Flood
Can you name all four main parts of the water cycle?
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation and runoff.
Is most of Earth's water freshwater or saltwater?
Saltwater.
Why would humans not be able to survive without water?
Water is essential for life and our bodies need it to function.
Name one way people can save water.
Take shorter showers, fix leaks, recycle water, turn taps off, etc.
Name possible effect of heavy rainfall.
Flooding, erosion, landslides or increased river flow.