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Definition of "Dam"
a wall built across a river that stops the river's flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir (= an artificial lake) that provides water for an area.
Definition of "Glacier"
a large mass of ice that moves slowly
Definition of "Hydroelectricity"
electricity produced by the force of fast-moving water such as rivers or waterfalls.
Definition of "Reservoir"
a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area.
to cause something or someone to change direction.
Opposite of "Freeze"
Melt
Opposite of "Salt Water"
Fresh water
Opposite of "Inland area"
Coastal area
Is it true that water freezes at at above 0 Celsius.
False...what is the right answer?
Water freezes at 0 Celsius.
The melting of the ______________________ (a large mass of ice moving slowly over land) contributes to rising sea levels.
Glacier
______________________ (a solid state of water) caps in the Arctic are shrinking due to climate change.
Frozen
______________________ (a form of electricity generated by the energy of moving water) is a renewable energy source.
Hydroelectricity
In some regions, ______________________ (the application of controlled amounts of water to plants) systems are essential for agriculture.
irrigation
Unlike coastal areas, ______________________ (located in the interior of a country or region) regions may experience different climatic conditions.
Inland
The ______________________ (the outermost layer of something) temperature of the Earth has been rising steadily over the past century.
Surface
Many parts of the world rely on ______________________ (water that is safe to drink) for survival, and its scarcity poses significant challenges.
drinkable
There is a growing ______________________ (a lack or insufficiency of something) of clean water in many parts of the world.
shortage
______________________ (the release of water from a reservoir or dam) can be used to generate energy.
Release
The release of ______________________ (gases that trap heat in the atmosphere) is accelerating global warming.
Greenhouse gas emission