WorksheetsThe Water Cycle
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Lakes, aquifers, and snowpack are all examples of . . .
precipitation
reservoirs
groundwater
bodies of water
The ocean is our largest source of freshwater.
Which of the following statements are true? (There's more than one correct answer.)
There has always been the same amount of water on Earth.
There has always been the same amount of freshwater on Earth.
Most water on Earth is saltwater.
Most freshwater on Earth is found in rivers.
The process of turning ocean water into potable water is known as
recycling.
desalination.
purifying.
desaltification.
Choose the image that shows precipitation.
What process is shown in this image?
weather
cloudification
condensation
transpiration
Southern California is currently in a drought.
True
False
A well would most likely be used to retrieve water from
a lake.
an ocean.
snowpack.
an aquifer.
Which of the following statements are not true? (There's more than one correct answer.)
About 97% of Earth's water is found in oceans.
Most freshwater on Earth is found in aquifers.
Most freshwater on Earth is found in glaciers and snowpack.
Most freshwater on Earth is found in lakes.
Which event is more likely to cause very dry conditions in Southern California?
El Nino
La Nina
Ocean temperatures and trade winds can determine how much precipitation we get in Oxnard.
True
False
Which of the following are examples of realistic ways to conserve water at home? (There's more than one correct answer.)
Stop brushing your teeth.
Drink less water.
Take shorter showers.
Sweep outside instead of using the hose.
Wash the car less often.
