Water quality and distribution

A slow moving mass of ice usually made from compacted snow on mountains.

• glaciers

• marine biologist

• water quality

• algae

A scientist that studies life in the oceans.

• glaciers

• marine biologist

• water quality

• algae

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Measurement of the condition of water and how clean it is for living things, including humans.

• glaciers

• marine biologist

• water quality

• algae

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Water from rain or snow that flows over land before ending up in a body of water.

• surface runoff

• filtration

• storm drain

• sediment filter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The process of removing unwanted parts from something.

• surface runoff

• filtration

• storm drain

• sediment filter

How is water distributed on earth in terms of freshwater and saltwater?

• 97% saltwater & 3% freshwater

• 3% saltwater & 97% freshwater

• 93% saltwater & 7% freshwater

• 7% saltwater & 93% freshwater

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A type of filter that separates out large particles that can get into water.

• surface runoff

• watershed

• storm drain

• sediment filter

We can drink water that has been polluted.

• yes

• no

It is important to conserve water. For example, you should turn off the facet while brushing your teeth.

• True

• False

We have more freshwater than saltwater on Earth.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4