Water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow or hail is known as...
precipitation
100
this is the continuous process where water is circulated through the Earth and atmosphere
Water Cycle
100
Overusing something
Overharvesting
100
Water that contains a large amount of salt is ..
salt water
100
this has 22 trillion liters of water in 1920
The Colorado River
200
This is a biome that contains much water..
The Rainforest
200
this is where freshwater gets trapped
Glaciers and underground
200
this causes harm to people animals and plants
Pollution
200
The conversion of liquid to a gas
Evaporation
200
this reduces water in an environment
Dams
300
the conversion of a gas to a liquid
condensation
300
Where do most people go to resolve disputes how the distribution of water?
courts
300
The biome in which does not contain much water is ...
the desert
300
Living things need food and ____________.
Water
300
What happens do pollutants in fertilizers when it rains?
Pollution contaminates all the layers and harms our freshwater than is underground.
400
Explain what happens to plants and animals in the biosphere if the levels of freshwater changes and decreases.
Plants and animals may not be able to survive since they cant depend on it.
400
Explain why the Colorado River has 4 trillion liters less that in 1920.
The colorodo river has less water than in 1920 because people are using it more and more each year, leaving less and less water for everyone else to use.
400
Give 2 examples of small things you can do to help reserve fresh water.
shorter shows, turn off the faucet when brushing teeth..
400
___% of the planets water is freshwater.
3%
400
Describe evaporation. What phase change happens here?
Evaporation is when water goes from liquid to gas phase and enters the air this way.
500
Explain what freshwater is..
Water that has a very small amount of salt and it is safe for us to drink
500
Where can we find freshwater?
Lakes, rivers, ponds, streams & wetlands
500
____% of the water on the planet is salty.
97%
500
The 3 states of water are ______, _____ & ______.
Solid, Liquid & Gas
500
2% percent of the planets fresh water is in ______ or ______.
1% of the water is on the surface for us to use from drinking, crops and bathing water.