What the Water?

Of the water on the planet, what percentage is freshwater?

• 75%

• 3%

• 1%

• 90%

• 21%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Of the freshwater on the planet, what percentage do we have easy access to?

• 75%

• 3%

• 1%

• 90%

• 21%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Of the freshwater we have access to, what percentage is groundwater?

• 75%

• 3%

• 1%

• 90%

• 21%

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Why can't we just desalinate all the saltwater?

• it is difficult

• it is expensive

• there isn't much saltwater

• it takes a lot of energy

• salt water is chemically bonded

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

In Virginia, waste and storm water are typically collected together.

• true

• false

what is "waste" water

• toilet water

• sink water

• shower water

• water traveling downhill

• any water that is not infiltrated

what is "storm" water

• toilet water

• drains in the ground

• shower water

• water traveling downhill

• any water that is not infiltrated

What is MS4

• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

• Municipal Sewage for treatment

• Municipal Stormwater for release

• Many Sewers Streaming in Separate Systems

• Multiple States Sewage Systems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

If the ditch in front of your house gets all clogged up with leaves and debris

• it's your problem - fix it

• it's the EPA's problem - the gov't will fix it

• it's normal - no problem

• it's VDOT's problem - the state will fix it

• it's the DEQ's problem - they will fix it

What is the vadose zone

• capillary fringe

• the saturated zone

• the unsaturated zone

• aquifer

• hydraulic gradient