Water Cycle
Name the first part of the water cycle.
Evaporation
Name one human Impact that has affected Mickleham.
Could be any of the follwing:
Deforestation, agriculture, urbanisation or pollution.
What can cause a natural disaster?
Extreme weather.
Name something of interest in Mickleham.
Examples include: merrifield shopiing centre, discovery park, Ace reserve, pinnacle park, Merrifield dog park, my house, KFC.
Name 2 sources of water.
Lake, river, dam, ocean, sea, ground water.
What is weather?
the conditions outside at a particular place and time
How many parts are there in the water cycle?
7 part
Name the three types of pollution that affect mickleham.
Air pollution, Land pollution and water pollution.
What is extreme weather?
is any weather that falls outside of normal patterns
Has the population in Mickleham increased or decreased since our school has opened?
Increased.
The population has grown from 17,452 in 2021 to 25,184 in 2024.
Our school opened in 2021.
Name 1 part of the water process of water getting to our taps.
desalination (ocean and sea water), treatement plant, reservoir.
What is climate?
the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time
What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?
The sun
What is deforestation?
Deforestation is when people cut down forests to use the land for farms, buildings, or to get wood.
Name the three natural disasters we experience mostly in Australia.
Drought, floods and cyclones (or tropical cyclones)
How many primary schools are in Mickleham?
4- Gaayip- Yagila Primary, Yubup Primary, Holy Cross Primary and Mickleham Primary.
Why are reservoirs placed on hills?
Reservoirs are often on hills so water can flow down easily through pipes.
Name 3 or more types of weather.
Rainy, cloudy, snowy, stormy, windy, sunny.
Teacher can accept other answers (teacher discretion)
Why is it called the 'water cycle'?
because it keeps going over and over. Repeating.
What is agriculture?
Agriculture means farming. It’s when people grow plants and look after animals to make food and other things we use.
What extreme weather cause drought?
Heatwaves- long lasting dry and hot conditions that last longer than a few days, with little to no rain.
Mickelham sits in the Victorian ______ plains.
Volcanic
What does desalination do?
Desalination – Turning Salt Water into Fresh Water.
Name 3 or more different climate zones.
Arid, Temperate, Polar, Tropical, Mediterranean, Mountain.
What happens during the infilatration part of the water cycle?
This is when rainwater soaks into the ground and moves through the soil. This water helps fill underground water stores that plants and animals can use later.
What is urbanisation?
Urbanisation is when more people move from the countryside to cities and suburbs. building more houses and other community buildings.
Cyclones can be devastating on the landscape.
What is an imapct they have?
When cyclones move over land, they can cause:
•Strong winds that damage trees, homes, and powerlines.
•Heavy rain that leads to flooding.
•Storm surges — big ocean waves that flood coastal areas.
Name a natural resource in Mickleham.
Red river gum forests, plains grassy woodland.
What does a water treatment plant do? Must list at least 2 things.
At a treatment plant, water is cleaned to make it safe:
1. Screening – removes sticks and leaves
2. Coagulation & Flocculation – dirt particles stick together
3. Filtration – filters remove dirt and germs
4. Disinfection – chlorine or UV light kills bacteria
What cimate zone is Mickleham in.
Termperate.