Exit Ticket: Water Management

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What is a disadvantage of some forms of irrigation?

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Wasting water.

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What drives the water cycle?

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The energy that drives the water cycle is provided by the sun.

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What can be concluded about the distribution of water on Earth's surface?

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Most of the water available on Earth is not drinkable.

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Why is water not desalinated?

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It is too expensive.

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Which household activity uses the most water in North America?

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Using the toilet.

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What is irrigation?

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Irrigation is the artificial application of water to soil to assist in the growing of crops.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is desalination?

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Desalination is the process of removing salt and minerals from seawater to make it drinkable.

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What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

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Only about 2.5% of Earth's water is fresh water.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers.