WATERY EARTH GOAL SHEET by ___________________________________

QUESTION ANSWER PICTUREWhat are some examples of bodies of surface water?

oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, bays, gulfs

What can a rain drop do after it hits the surface?

It can soak in, bubble up, or roll off.

What does percolate mean? go down through

What does porous mean?holes

What are examples of precipitation? rain, sleet…

What percent of water on the earth is freshwater? salt water? frozen water?

1%97%2%

What is the water under the ground called and where is it stored?

groundwater

How does water get in the air, and what is it called? evaporation

What happens to water vapor when it cools?

C___ondensation_______________happens when water vapor cools down and turns into water droplets.

Can you name all of the parts of the water cycle?

_____evaporation_______________condensationprecipitation_____________________

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What does the water treatment plant do? It

_filters________________water.

Where is clean water stored? It is stored in a

______reservoir/water tower_______________.

What two things does the wastewater treatment plant do?

1. filters

2. disinfect

Where does the water go after it’s been cleaned?

reservoir------------------------------------_____________________

What are 5 ways you can conserve water?

1. water lawn at night

2. do dishes only when dishwasher is full

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What are 3 examples of water pollution?

1. pesticides

2. herbicides

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Can you identify the parts of the water cycle?

Can you identify the parts of the city water system?

1. evaporation 7. water treatment plant

2. condensation 8. clean drinking water

3 precipiation. 9. dirty water

4. reservoir 10. waste water treatment plant

5. aquifer 11. groundwater

6. well

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