E.1.1 Notes

E.1.1 Notes

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

Back

3%

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of water reservoir contains the largest volume of fresh water?

Back

Ice sheets

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the rivers that flow into the Mississippi River called?

Back

Tributaries

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is water from an aquifer often cleaner than water from other sources?

Back

Because pollutants are filtered by rock and soil deep within Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of an aquifer?

Back

It holds uncontaminated ground water for human consumption.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

An area of land that drains into a particular water body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a river and a tributary?

Back

A tributary is a smaller river that flows into a larger river.

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