Water Distribution on Earth
All living things need this to survive
Water
the practice of using resources wisely
conservation
the process of weathered rock MOVING from one place to another.
erosion
All water on Earth is recycled through this
the water cycle
What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
3%
97%
What will most likely happen if lake water becomes polluted by humans?
Animals in the lake will die.
The process of eroded materials being DROPPED OFF in another place
deposition
All of Earth's liquid and solid water make up the
hydrosphere
The shape of different landforms is often changed by ________ water.
flowing
All water on Earth is recycled through ________
the water cycle
What are the 3 R's of conservation?
reduce, reuse, recycle
when a hurricane moves toward a coast, winds and waves can force large amounts of water onshore. This is called:
storm surge
results when harmful gases are released into the atmosphere and falls as precipitation
acid rain
This rock formation can form when water interacts with it.
canyon
This is an artificial lake built for storing water
reservoir
any harmful substance that affects Earth's resources
pollution
a place that floods easily when river water rises
floodplain
How does evaporation lead to precipitation?
Water evaporates from the Earth's surface. After forming a gas, the water vapor condenses around tiny particles of dust to form clouds. When enough water vapor is present, it falls to the earth in precipitation as rain, sleet, hail, or snow.
Why is it important to clean, conserve, and protect water?
Water is a limited resource.
water stored in the cracks and spaces between particles of soil and underground rocks
groundwater
Name two ways to conserve water
Water-conserving showerheads, taking shorter showers, fix leaking pipes or faucets, water saving dishwashers and washing machines, watering plants at night, etc.
thick sheets of ice that creep over the LAND
glaciers
Where does water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street
it rises into the atmosphere
A sometimes harmful, rapid increase in the amount of algae found in water is ________
algal bloom