MS Watery Planet Unit Assessment

The Earth can be thought of as four systems (land, air, water, and living things). Two of these systems interacting caused the puddles to disappear from this playground blacktop. List which two systems you think they are and then describe how their interaction caused the puddles to disappear.

• The two systems are the water and the air. The Sun shines and heats up the air. The warm air interacts with the water and the water evaporates into the air. The blacktop pavement keeps the water from being absorbed into the ground.

• The two systems are the water and the land. The water runs over the watershed and into streams and rivers. The water also gets absorbed into the land.

• Water and air

• Water and land

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Jayden wants to plant more flowers in his garden, but he also wants to conserve water. He wants to choose plants that won’t need to be watered with a hose. Which plant, Plant A or Plant B, is a better option for Jayden’s garden? Why? Use evidence from the model above to support your answer.

• Plant A

• Plant B

• Plant B is a better option for Jayden’s garden because the roots are long and deep. The roots of Plant B are long enough to interact with the groundwater. The only way for water to interact with Plant A is if it rains or if Jayden uses a hose to water Plant A. But if Jayden wants to conserve water, then Plant A is not a good option.

• Both plants will be successful in Jayden's garden because both plant have roots. As long as the roots are healthy and underground, they will attract the water regardless of how far away it is.

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How would you describe Earth's water

• Most of Earth’s water is fresh water. The little bit of salt water on Earth is mostly frozen.

• Most of Earth’s water is salt water. The little bit of fresh water on Earth is not frozen.

• Most of Earth’s water is salt water. The little bit of fresh water on Earth is mostly frozen.

• Most of Earth’s water is fresh water. Most of the salt water is frozen.

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What percentage of Earth’s water is NOT salt water?

• 1%

• 3%

• 95%

• 97%

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Swamptown is a city in Florida located near the ocean. The city becomes flooded almost every year after hurricanes pass through. Half of the city is protected by wetlands. Daniel from the Acme Construction company wants to remove the wetlands and replace them with houses. Naomi, a conservation biologist, argues that Daniel shouldn’t do this. Naomi thinks the people in Swamptown should protect the wetlands. According to the attached map and graph that shows what happens to Swamptown after a hurricane, the the city should listen to Naomi and protect the wetlands.

• True

• False

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How many days can you live without fresh water?

• 7

• 3

• 1

• 2

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Where do you find fresh water?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Juicy fruits

• Lakes, streams, rivers, rain, snow, ice

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Why is the earth called the blue planet?

• The earth is called the blue planet because it is in sad, or blue, shape.

• The earth is called the blue planet because it is mostly water.

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Underground water is called _____________

• an aquifer

• a bergie bubble

• a swamp

• a glacier

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What is the best description for an entire area of land whose water flows to the same place?

• Delta

• Flood plain

• Aquifer

• Watershed