Water Basics
What is the name for water found in oceans, rivers and lakes?
*HINT* Think Colours
Blue Water
What is a river's smaller stream called?
*HINT* Starts with T
A Tributary
What process turns liquid water into water vapour
Evaporation
Name one water hazard.
Flood, tsunami, cyclone, storm surge or landslide.
I am full of holes but I can still hold waterl. What am I?
A Sponge
What percentage of Earth's water is salt water?
97%
This Basin crosses over NSW and VIC, and is named after the two major rivers
Murray Darlin Basin
What process turns water vapour into clouds?
Condensation
What are the two most common causes of Tsunami's
Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
Always in you, sometimes on you; If i surround you I can kill you. Whart am I?
Water
Why is freshwater unevenly distributed around the world?
Climate, rainfall, geography and access to water vary between places.
What is the name of NSW largest dam
Bonus: What is the purpose of a dam
Warragamba Dam
Bonus To collect and store fresh water
What is precipitation?
Water falling from clouds, such as rain, snow or hail.
What are the two most common Water hazards in Australia
Floods and Drought
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Fire
What is a water footprint?
The total amount of water used to produce a product or service.
What is the name for the place where a river enters the ocean
Mouth of the River
What is infiltration
Water soaking into the ground.
In Australia, Cyclones are named following a specific structure, what is it?
*HINT*
2025/2026 List
Fina, Grant, Hayley, Iggy, Jenna, Koji, Luana, Mitchell, Narelle, Owen
Alphabetically
Alternating Gender
I have lakes but no water, No cars but I have streets; Many places and boarders, but I am in one piece. What am I?
A Map
Why can producing food require lots of water?
Crops and livestock need water to grow and produce food.
What are the two water hazards that are most likely to affect a River or Basin
Floods and Drought
What is the difference between the natural and urban water cycle
The natural water cycle occurs naturally; the urban water cycle is influenced by humans.
Name TWO strategies that can reduce tsunami risk.
Tsunami warning systems, evacuation plans, education, seawalls, evacuation routes, etc.
This one runs forever but never moves at all. It has not lungs nor throat, but still a might roaring call. What is it?