Water Cycle & Earth's Systems

Water Distribution

100

This type of water makes up most of the water on earth

Salt water

200

Because only a small amount of Earth's water is freshwater that humans can use, this certain action helps make sure there is enough water for future generations.

Water conservation

300

This type of water makes up only a small fraction of Earth's total water but is the only type humans can drink.

Freshwater

400

This is where the greatest amount of Earth's freshwater is stored, even though people cannot easily use it.

Glaciers and ice caps

500

The percentage of water on Earth that is NOT saltwater.

3 percent

Mixtures & Solutions

100

Humans cannot drink this because it will cause severe dehydration

Salt water

200

When salt mixes completely with water and cannot be seen, the mixture is called this.

Solution

300

This process causes water to change into a gas and leave the salt behind.

Evaporation

400

During our wave maker and salt boss lab, we watched the salt disappear when mixed with water. What is the science term for this

Dissolve 

500

This evidence proves the salt is in salt water even though the water looks clear.

The water tastes salty OR we saw water left over on our paper bag landscape after the water evaporated.

Groundwater

100

Water that soaks into the ground and is stored in rock and soil layers is called this.

Groundwater

200

Groundwater is an important source of this for many homes, farms, and schools.

Freshwater/Drinking supply

300

People access groundwater by digging or drilling these deep into the ground.

A well

400

Groundwater comes from this, which soaks into the soil and travels to underground layers of the Earth.

Rain or melted snow

500

This is the layer of rock or soil that holds groundwater 

Aquifer

Water Cycle

100

This process happens when the sun heats up bodies of water and turns it into water vapor as it floats into the air.

Evaporation

200

This process happens when water vapor rises and cools down to form water drops. These droplets then form clouds.

Condensation 

300

This process happens clouds get too full with water. This water falls back to Earth and it could look like rain, snow, hail or sleet.

Precipitation

400

This is Earth's process of moving water around through air, land, and oceans. During this process, water can change between solids, liquids, and gasses.

The Water Cycle

500

Vocabulary term for all the water (solid, liquid, gas) on and around planet Earth

Hydrosphere 

Natural Disasters/Earth's Spheres

100

Two ways to prevent flood damage after Hurricanes or other natural disasters

Answers may very: Planting wetlands, raised structures, levees, or seawalls

200

This one of Earth spheres is made up of all the air around earth including oxygen and other gasses.

Atmosphere

300

This one of Earth's spheres includes all living things on Earth such as plants, animals, and humans.

Biosphere

400

This one of Earth's spheres is made up of Earth's solid parts such as rocks, mountains, soil, and the ground.

Geosphere

500

Where can we locate elements from the hydrosphere?

Lakes, Oceans, Rivers, and Groundwater