Wacky Water Jeopardy

The Water Cycle

100

The process by which water turns into vapor and rises into the air. 

^{1. Evaporation}

^{2. Condensation}

^{3. Humidity}

Evaporation 

200

When water vapor cools down and forms clouds, this process is called...

^{1. Precipitation}

^{2. Water Cycle} 

^{3. Condensation}

Condensation

300

The part of the water cycle when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

_{1. Moisture}

_{2. Precipitation}

_{3. Groundwater}

Precipitation

400

This is the step in the water cycle when water flows over the ground and into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

_{1. Glaciers} 

_{2. Runoff}

_{3. Deep water zone}

Runoff

500

The process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

_{1. Stream flow} 

_{2. Soil moisture} 

_{3. Transpiration}

 Transpiration

Ocean Life

100

These gentle giants are the largest animals in the ocean.

_{1. Whale}

_{2. Shark}

_{3. Squid}

Whale

200

These tiny organisms in the ocean produce much of the Earth's oxygen.

_{1. Plankton}

_{2. Shrimp}

_{3. Fish}

Plankton

300

This creature is known for its eight arms and ability to change colors

_{1. Dolphin}

_{2. Sea Turtle}

_{3. Octopus}

Octopus

400

This fish was featured in a popular animated movie.

_{1. Garfish} 

_{2. Clownfish}

_{3. Blue Gill}

Clownfish

500

The largest reef system in the world, located off the coast of Australia

_{1. Fringing reef}

_{2. Great Barrier Reef}

_{3. Ring Reef} 

Great Barrier Reef

Fun Water Facts

100

The percentage of the Earth's surface that is covered by water

_{1. 70%}

_{2. 100%}

_{3. 50%}

70%

200

This is the longest river in the world

_{1. Amazon River}

_{2. Mississippi River}

_{3. Nile River}

Nile River

300

These are large, powerful ocean waves often caused by underwater earthquakes.

_{1. Earthquake}

_{2. Tsunamis}

_{3. Tornado}

Tsunamis

400

This is the name of the layer of frozen water covering the polar regions

_{1. Icicle}

_{2. Iceberg}

_{3. Ice Caps}

Ice Caps

500

This sea is so salty that people can easily float in it

_{1. The Dead Sea}

_{2. The Red Sea} 

_{3. The Black Sea} 

The Dead Sea

Water Conservation

100

Turning this off while brushing your teeth can save up to 8 gallons of water a day

_{1. The Faucet}

_{2. Light Switch}

_{3. The Shower}

The Faucet

200

Collecting this from your roof can help water your plants

_{1. Mud}

_{2. Rainwater}

_{3. Leaves}

Rainwater

300

Washing these with a full load can save more water compared to doing multiple small loads.

_{1. Dishes & Clothes}

_{2. Cats & Dogs}

_{3. Lunchboxes & Curtains}

Dishes & Clothes

400

Fixing these in your house can prevent wasting a lot of water each year

_{1. Doors}

_{2. Leaks}

_{3. Dishwasher}

Leaks

500

This method of watering your garden uses less water by delivering it directly to plant roots.

_{1. Drip Irrigation}

_{2. Overwatering}

_{3. Water late at night}

Drip Irrigation

Bodies of Water

100

This is the largest ocean on Earth

_{1. The Indian Ocean}

_{2. The Atlantic Ocean}

_{3. The Pacific Ocean}

The Pacific Ocean

200

The body of water that separates Europe and Africa

_{1. The Panama Canal}

_{2. The Mediterranean Sea}

_{3. The Jellyfish Lake}

The Mediterranean Sea

300

This large body of water is surrounded by land and is usually freshwater

_{1. A Lake}

_{2. A River}

_{3. A Water Hole} 

A Lake

400

This river runs through Egypt and is famous for its historical significance

_{1. Egypt River}

_{2. Yellow River}

_{3. The Nile River}

The Nile River

500

This is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world

_{1. Lake Baikal}

_{2. Lake Erie}

_{3. Great Bear Lake}

Lake Baikal