The Wonders of Water RI.4.1 and 4.2

What fraction of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• One-half

• One-quarter

• Three-quarters

• One-third

Why is water essential for life?

• It is fun to play in

• It is needed for cooking only

• We cannot survive without it

• It is used for painting

What would happen to plants and trees without water?

• They would grow faster

• They would not grow

• They would change color

• They would produce more fruit

What forms when water vapor cools and collects in the atmosphere?

• Rainbows

• Clouds

• Thunder

• Lightning

What is the result of cloud particles sticking together?

• They form rainbows

• They create wind

• They fall as precipitation

• They disappear

What would not work without water?

• The water cycle

• The food chain

• The wind cycle

• The rock cycle

What is a major issue for much of the world's population regarding water?

• Too much water

• Lack of access to clean water

• Water is too cold

• Water is too salty

What is our responsibility regarding water usage?

• To waste it

• To use it irresponsibly

• To be responsible users

• To ignore it

What is the main idea?

• We can not survive without water to

  drink.

• Plants and trees would not grow.

• Water plays an important part in

  our lives and in our environment.

• We would not have precipitation

  on Earth.