One Well Questions

What does the story suggest all water on Earth is connected to?

• Different oceans

• Multiple wells

• Rivers and streams

• One global well

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does the story say it is like all water comes from "one well"?

• Because water is found in many places

• Because water is easy to access everywhere

• Because wells are everywhere

• Because all water is connected

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What will happen if we don't treat the water in the well carefully?

• It will create more water

• It will only impact people in certain countries

• It will make the oceans cleaner

• It will affect every species on the planet

Which of these is NOT part of Earth's "global well"?

• Rain

• Oceans

• Glaciers

• Mountains

Why is Earth called a "watery planet"?

• Because it rains a lot

• Because all planets have water

• Because it has deep wells

• Because almost 70% of Earth’s surface is covered with water

What is groundwater?

• Water from oceans

• Water that evaporates into the air

• Water in lakes and rivers

• Water beneath Earth's surface found in cracks and spaces between rocks and soil

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CCSS.RI.5.4

What is one way water returns to the atmosphere?

• Melting glaciers

• Flowing rivers

• Waves in the ocean

• Evaporation

What role do plants play in the water cycle according to the story?

• They stop all water flow

• They create new water

• They dry up groundwater

• They release water vapor back into the air

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CCSS.RI.5.3

Which of these covers most of the Earth's water?

• Freshwater lakes

• Rivers

• Icecaps

• Oceans

What does the word "affect" mean in the sentence "how we treat the water in the well will affect every species"?

• Ignore

• Reduce

• Increase

• Impact or change

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4