Science Chapter 5-Water

Where is most of the Earth's water found

• pipes

• ground

• rivers

• oceans

How does salt get into ocean water?

• From rivers

• from streams

• from rain

• from snow

Which is NOT a fact about freshwater?

• Freshwater is safe to drink

• Freshwater is limited

• 3% of Earth's water is fresh

• It begins as evaporation

What provides the energy for the water cycle to occur

• Lightning

• the sun

• ocean waves

• storms

How can we extend the water supply?

• evaporation

• precipitation

• reclamation

• condensation

Which is NOT a part of the water cycle?

• evaporation

• condensation

• reclamation

• precipitation

What is an aquifer?

• surface runoff

• a layer of soil or rock

• groundwater

• aqueduct

What is the purpose of an aquifer?

• to purify and clean the water

• to recycle water

• to change direction of flowing water

• to add salt to the water

How do we in Southern California get our drinking water?

• from the grocery store

• from city pipes

• from rivers and streams in Northern California

• from a series of aqueducts from Northern California

Which is not a type of precipitation

• snow

• hail

• runoff

• sleet