Watersheds powerpoint

What are examples of surface and groundwater?

• Surface water includes rivers and ponds, while groundwater includes aquifers

• Surface water includes oceans and seas, while groundwater includes icebergs and glaciers.

• Surface water includes pools and fountains, while groundwater includes bottled water and tap water.

How can water be conserved?

• By increasing water usage in agriculture and industry.

• By leaving the tap running when not in use.

• By fixing leaks and using water-saving appliances.

• By using more water in daily activities to maintain a constant supply.

Which of the following is an example of freshwater?

• Seas

• Oceans

• Rivers/Streams

• Saltwater

Which of these is not a source of freshwater?

• Lakes/Ponds

• Wetlands

• Glaciers

• Seas

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• 15%

• 3%

• 25%

• 50%

Where is about 75% of the Earth's freshwater found?

• In rivers and lakes

• In the atmosphere

• Frozen in ice sheets

• In underground aquifers

What is the largest source of usable freshwater?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Groundwater

• Glaciers

What percentage of the Earth's water is ocean water?

• 3%

• 97%

• 70%

• 29%

What is the largest source of fresh water on Earth?

• Rivers & Lakes

• Underground

• Glaciers

• Oceans

Approximately what percentage of the Earth's fresh water is found in glaciers?

• Less than 1%

• 29%

• 70%

• 97%