Module: Earth's Water Systems Vocabulary Review

A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, typically found in polar regions.

• glacier

• iceberg

• snowfield

• permafrost

• ice sheet

What is the term for water that accumulates beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations?

• groundwater

• glacier

• ice caps

• reservoir

• storage

Thick layers of ice that cover the North and South Poles.

• ice caps
• glacier
• groundwater
• reservoir
• storage

The process of water being stored on Earth's surface in the ground or as a water feature.

• storage

• reservoir

• aquifer

• pond

• canal

The process of keeping water in lakes, rivers, or underground for later use.

• reservoir
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• storage

Rain that has harmful chemicals in it, which can hurt plants, animals, and buildings.

• acid rain
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• reservoir

A rapid increase in algae in water, sometimes making it unsafe for fish and people.

• algae bloom
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• reservoir

Saving and protecting water and other natural resources.

• conservation
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• reservoir

When rocks, sand, and dirt are dropped off in a new place by water, wind, or ice.

• deposition
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• reservoir

When water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil over time.

• erosion
• glacier
• groundwater
• ice caps
• reservoir