Water Cycle Vocab
Pt 1
Pt 1
What is Precipitation?
Moisture that falls back to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail
What is a glacier?
a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land
How much of the Earth's water is Freshwater?
2.5%
What is Transparency?
the ability for light to pass through
What caused the water crisis?
Changing the source of water from Lake Heron to the Flint River
What is Condensation?
the process of changing vapor into a liquid, which occurs when warm vapor mixes with the cooler air in the atmosphere
What is groundwater?
water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock
How much of Earth's water is ocean water?
96.5%
What is Polarity?
Different electrical charges: + or -
How did the water affect the adults of Flint?
What is Evaporation?
the process caused by heat energy that allows a liquid, such as water, to turn into an invisible gas known as water vapor
Water mixed with salt; salt water / ocean water
What is Atmospheric Water?
water found in the atmosphere - for example, clouds
What is a hydrogen bond?
When hydrogen joins with another element or atom, this bond is easy to break and easy to form.
How did the water affect the children of Flint?
It affected their brain development, they had learning disabilities and behavioral issues
What is Runoff?
water from rain or irrigation that does not soak into the ground, but flows into the nearest body of water
What is Transpiration?
the process by which plants give off moisture or vapor through the pores in the surface of their leaves
What is Biological Water?
water inside living things
What is density?
amount of matter in a given volume
How did the government respond to the water crisis?
First they denied it, and eventually accepted it after doctors published their findings on lead levels in childrens blood. Brought bottled water to residents.
What is Infiltration?
the downward entry of water into the soil or ground
What is Percolation?
the process by which water moves through the soil
Why can't we drink salt water?
Salt will dehydrate us and make us extremely sick
How does temperature affect the speed of water?
Hot - moves faster; Cold - moves slower
What are the residents of Flint dealing with today after 10 years since the crisis began?
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD