Water Cycle Steps
How does water reach the atmosphere from the land (lithosphere)
Evaporation
What are the 2 main watersheds in Ohio
Ohio River & Lake Erie
Shows the changing states of water as it moves through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Hydrologic Cycle
What world soccer tournament is going on right now
World Cup
The city of Baltimore uses friendly garbage collection machines in the river. Name one
Mr. Trash Wheel, Professor Trash Wheel, Captain Trash Wheel
Area that all the water drains to
Watershed
What percentage of Earth's water is fresh
3
What city or state just had a major lake effect snowstorm that caused a sporting events to be canceled
Buffalo, New York
Which step does water gain energy
Evaporation
This current helps warm the climate of Europe
Gulf Stream
What percentage of Earth's water is salt water
97
What month is the spring equinox
March 20
Which step does water lose energy and changes from a gas to a liquid. Clouds are made during this step
Condensation
Name 2 different methods water can reach the atmosphere
Transpiration & Evaporation
What current was portrayed in the Finding Nemo clip we viewed in class
EAC
Within 3 days When is the winter solstice
Dec 21
The company 4ocean originally helped protect water by selling these?
Bracelets
Name 2 ways water cleans itself naturally during the water cycle
Infiltration & Evaporation
Name all 5 oceans
Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. Most countries - including the United States - now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean.
The oldest known land animal named Jonathan celebrated his 190th birthday. What type of creature is Jonathan
Tortoise