When a liquid soaks into a material
What is absorb?
One of earth's most precious natural resources
What is water?
A classification of bugs that live some portion of their lives in water
What are aquatic insects? (What are water insects is also acceptable)
The natural force that pulls objects toward earth
What is gravity?
The property of the surface of a liquid, such as water, that allows it to resist an external force
What is surface tension?
Domed-shaped bits of water
What are beads?
Small insects that are adapted for life on top of still water, using surface tension to their advantage so they can "walk on water"
What are water striders?
Based on observation and scientific data to support claims
What is evidence?
This uses between 15 and 26 L of water each time it is done
What is flushing the toilet?
An extended period of unusually dry weather that results in water-related problems
What is a drought?
This special feature of the water striders' feet keep them from breaking through the surface tension of water
What are bristles?
To collect and treat used objects and materials that are ready to be thrown out in order to produce materials that can be used again
What is recycling?
Designed to prevent water from entering or passing through
What is waterproof?
97% of the Earth's water
What is ocean? (What is salt water is also acceptable)
The approximate amount of time dragonflies spend underwater in the larval stage
What is nine years?
A claim based on belief, not on scientific data or observations
What is an opinion?
To resist the absorption or passage of water or other liquid
What is repel?
It's red and gold ... and purple too
What is a rick-a-bamboo?
A person who studies bugs
What is an entomologist?
To use carefully and protect
What is conserve?