The Lifeblood of Shasta: Why Water Matters

What is the main idea of this science feature?

• a) The beauty of Shasta County

• b) The importance of water in Shasta County

• c) The effects of climate change

• • d) The different types of recreation in Shasta County

"Deplete" means:

• a) To increase

• b) To use up or reduce

• c) To conserve

• • d) To purify

A watershed is:

• a) A large body of water like a lake.

• c) The process by which water evaporates and condenses

• c) An area of land where all the water drains to a common point.

• • d) A type of cloud formation.

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• a) Evaporation

• b) Condensation

• c) Rain

• • d) Runoff

Which of the following is NOT a reason water is important to Shasta County?

• a) Agriculture

• Recreation

• c) Survival

• • d) International Trade

Briefly explain one stage of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, or precipitation).

How is the water cycle connected to the availability of fresh water in Shasta County?

What is one potential consequence of a water shortage in our area?

Why is water conservation important, even in a place like Shasta County?

Why do you think the author used the phrase "lifeblood" to describe water? What does it imply about water's importance?