Grade 5- Topic 4 Earth's Water Flashcards

Front

What evidence supports the importance of the ocean in the water cycle?

Back

The ocean represents about 97% of Earth's water.

Front

Which statement about Earth’s freshwater is supported by the graphs?

Back

Most freshwater is in glaciers and ice caps.

Front

Based on the circle graphs, which is the largest source of surface drinking water?

Back

lakes

Front

What provides the energy to power the water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

If water "ran off the surface" into lakes, what would the next logical step of the water cycle be?

Back

evaporation

Front

What is the best label for the process labeled 2 in Tyler's drawing after following the investigation steps?

Back

condensation

Front

Why does Tyler need to use boiling water in the investigation?

Back

The heat causes the water to turn into vapor.

Front

Which is the correct title for this diagram? Options: Glacier, Aquifer, Permafrost, Saltwater

Back

Aquifer

Front

Which solution addresses the lack of human access to clean water?

Back

reducing usage

Front

A city has limited access to freshwater resources, so the city builds this structure. How does this structure help solve the problem of limited freshwater?

Back

It collects and stores water.