Creating a Diagram of the Water Cycle and Understanding Watersheds and Aquifers

Brittany from the City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department guides viewers through creating a diagram of the water cycle, focusing on how a watershed and aquifer interact. The lesson covers drawing the diagram, understanding evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface water, recharge zones, groundwater, and discharge. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more educational resources.

What materials are needed to create the water cycle diagram?

• A piece of paper, a regular pencil, and a blue pencil

• A piece of paper, a ruler, and a red pencil

• A notebook, a black pen, and a green pencil

• A canvas, a paintbrush, and watercolor paints

What is the purpose of drawing a straight line through the center of the page?

• To separate the title from the diagram

• To divide the watershed and aquifer

• To mark the top of the page

• To create a border for the diagram

What does the blue pencil represent in the diagram?

• Air

• Land

• Sunlight

• Water

What happens when the sun's rays hit a body of water?

• The water evaporates

• The water turns into ice

• The water becomes salty

• The water freezes

What is the term for water moving downhill due to gravity?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Runoff

What symbol is used to represent surface water in the diagram?

• G

• S

• A

• W

What is the process called when surface water moves into an aquifer?

• Evaporation

• Recharge

• Condensation

• Discharge

What is groundwater?

• Water that evaporates into the air

• Water that is used for irrigation

• Water that is found underground

• Water that is found on the surface

What is the term for groundwater coming back to the surface?

• Precipitation

• Discharge

• Infiltration

• Condensation

What is a famous spring in Austin where aquifer water surfaces?

• Barton Springs

• Zilker Springs

• Austin Springs

• Texas Springs