Just Add Water Root Words

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What does the root 'hydr' signify?

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Water

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What is a fire hydrant used for?

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Firefighters use it to refill their fire truck with water and to douse fires.

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What does 'marina' mean?

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A cozy little harbor where small boats dock.

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What is the process that turns salty seawater into drinkable water?

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Desalination

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What is an aquifer?

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An underground layer of rock that water continually moves through.

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What does the prefix 'aqua' mean?

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Water

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What is the main purpose of a water filtration system?

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To remove impurities from water.

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What does 'marine' refer to?

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Relating to the sea.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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It describes how water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the term for water that is safe to drink?

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Potable water.