Water Cycle and Surface Properties

Katie Larson from the Alliance for the Great Lakes introduces the concept of watersheds and the water cycle. The video explains how watersheds function, using the Great Lakes as an example, and describes the water cycle's main components: precipitation, condensation, and evaporation. An outdoor experiment is conducted to observe how water interacts with different surfaces, highlighting the difference between permeable and impermeable surfaces. The video concludes with a discussion on the experiment's findings and encourages viewers to explore the water cycle in their environment.

What is a watershed?

• A body of water surrounded by land

• A land area that channels rainfall to creeks and rivers

• A type of water storage facility

• A small pond or lake

Which of the following is true about watersheds?

• They are only found in urban areas

• They are isolated and do not connect to larger bodies of water

• They can be part of larger watersheds

• They only exist in areas with heavy rainfall

What are the main components of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, infiltration, and precipitation

• Condensation, infiltration, and runoff

• Runoff, condensation, and precipitation

• Precipitation, condensation, and evaporation

During the experiment, what happened to the water on the grass?

• It formed a large puddle

• It evaporated immediately

• It seeped into the ground

• It flowed into the storm drain

What was observed when water was poured on the sidewalk?

• It flowed into the storm drain

• It formed a puddle

• It seeped into the ground

• It evaporated quickly

What is the term for surfaces that allow water to seep in?

• Absorbent surfaces

• Reflective surfaces

• Permeable surfaces

• Impermeable surfaces

Which of the following is an example of an impermeable surface?

• Mulch

• Concrete sidewalk

• Grass

• Sand

What happens to water on permeable surfaces?

• It evaporates immediately

• It flows quickly to storm drains

• It forms large puddles

• It seeps into the ground

What activity was suggested to observe the water cycle in the real world?

• A cloud observation

• A rainfall measurement

• A scavenger hunt

• A water collection experiment

What is the purpose of the scavenger hunt activity?

• To measure rainfall in different areas

• To observe signs of the water cycle

• To find different types of clouds

• To collect different types of water