Water system 1
where does our water come from?
surface water or groundwater
what are bodies of water
Bodies of water include oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and ponds.
They cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface.
Each type of water body has unique characteristics, like size, salinity, and ecosystem
lake, river, seas, oceans
what do you think would happen if we ran out of water
All plants and animal would die and the planets's ecosystem would collapse
what would happen if we don't have clean water
What is a water system?
a system for supplying water to a community.
what causes floods
heavy rainfall,melting snow ice jams. coastal storm surges tsunamis seiches,tidal events, and groundwater floodings
define what an ocean is
Oceans are salty, deep, and supports marine life and influence global climate
define what a lake is
Lakes can be freshwater or saltwater and provides habitats for fish and wildlife
Define what a river is
how does water systems help us
They provide vital sources of clean drinking water for people and wildlife, and support agricultural activities by providing irrigation for crops and livestock.
What are 2 way water inter the system
water enters the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration
what are the difference between ocean and seas
seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet.
what are the differences between rivers and lakes
Lakes and ponds are standing bodies of water while rivers and streams are distinguished by a fast-moving current.
what are the differences between lake and ocean
Oceans are large bodies of saltwater surrounding a continent A river is a large flowing water body
how much water do canadians use daily
The average Canadian uses 251L of water DAYLY
What are water systems used for
water supply system, infrastructure for the collection, transmission, treatment, storage, and distribution of water for homes, commercial establishments, industry, and irrigation, as well as for such public needs as firefighting and street flushing.
why do humans need clean water access
critical to human health, a healthy environment, poverty reduction, gender equality, a sustainable economy, and peace and security
why is water important for humans
bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of wastes, protecting joints and organs, and maintaining body temperature.
Whats the relationship between water and culture
strongly interlinked.
how much water is covered up by the ocean
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the surface of our planet. It's hard to imagine, but about 97 percent of the Earth's water can be found in our ocean.
How Bodies of Water Impact Human Settlement
People often settle near water for access to drinking water, food, and transportation. Rivers and lakes provide routes for trade and travel, supporting the growth of cities.
How bodies of water impact human settlements
People often settle near water for access to drinking water, food, and transportation.
characteristics of bodies of water
Oceans: Salty, deep, and vast; support marine life and influence global climate.
Rivers: Flowing water, freshwater, often support agriculture and transport.
Lakes: Can be freshwater or saltwater, provide habitats for fish and wildlife.
Seas: Smaller than oceans, often partially enclosed by land, can be very salty.
Define what a sea is
Smaller than oceans, often partially enclosed by land, can be very salty.