Group 1
Where does water go when it evaporates from a puddle on the street?
The water rises to the atmosphere and fills the clouds with moisture.
About 97% of the all the water on Earth is in the form of ___________________.
Saltwater
Why is groundwater important for living things?
It helps trees to grow and some animals drink from groundwater as it replenishes lakes, rivers, and streams.
A storm surge can occur when a ____________________ causes large waves in the ocean.
Why is it important for humans to conserve freshwater?
Freshwater is the only water we can drink.
Which are sources of freshwater?
Rivers, Aquifers, Reservoirs
How is building a dam one way to store water?
A dam helps contain the water and prevents it from overflowing.
Why is it important to clean, conserve, and protect water?
Water is a limited resource. We cannot make more.
What kind of water can harm living things?
Polluted
All water on Earth is recycled through ________________.
The water cycle
The shape of different landforms is often changed by __________________ water.
Flowing (moving)
Freshwater sources can never dry up?
TRUE OR FALSE
False
What are two ways to conserve water?
Shorter showers, turn off water when brushing teeth, other answers as appropriate
Why is conserving water helpful for the environment?
It is a natural resource.
All of Earth's liquid and solid water make up the ___________________.
Hydrosphere
Pollution is harmful to our water sources on Earth.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Where can the majority of Earth's freshwater be found?
Glaciers and ice caps
______________ rain can be caused by burning fuels that mix with water in the clouds.
Acid
How does evaporation lead to precipitation?
Water evaporates from the ground, clouds fill with water droplets, then precipitation falls when the clouds are full.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!