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Water makes up nearly two thirds of your body's mass and is necessary to keep your body ______.
Water makes up nearly two thirds of your body's mass and is necessary to keep your body ______.
functioning
All living things need water in order to carry out their body ______.
All living things need water in order to carry out their body ______.
processes
Water provides ______ for many living things.
Water provides ______ for many living things.
habitats
Plants use water, along with carbon dioxide and energy from the sun, to make their own food in a process called ______.
Plants use water, along with carbon dioxide and energy from the sun, to make their own food in a process called ______.
The water cycle includes processes such as evaporation, transpiration, and ______.
The water cycle includes processes such as evaporation, transpiration, and ______.
Most animals cannot survive more than a few days without ______.
Most animals cannot survive more than a few days without ______.
Different states in the United States have varying water use per person due to factors like ______, industry, and electric power.
Different states in the United States have varying water use per person due to factors like ______, industry, and electric power.
In the graph, California has the highest water use per person per ______.
In the graph, California has the highest water use per person per ______.
North America's five Great Lakes contain about 20 percent of all the water in the world's ______ lakes.
North America's five Great Lakes contain about 20 percent of all the water in the world's ______ lakes.
Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called ______.
Water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers is called ______.
Most water that doesn't evaporate when it rains or snows soaks into the ______.
Most water that doesn't evaporate when it rains or snows soaks into the ______.
Far more fresh water is located underground than in all of Earth's rivers and ______.
Far more fresh water is located underground than in all of Earth's rivers and ______.
The map shows Earth's oceans and some major ______ sources.
The map shows Earth's oceans and some major ______ sources.
Some organisms cannot live out of ______.
Some organisms cannot live out of ______.
Most of Earth's surface water — roughly 97 percent — is ______ found in oceans.
Most of Earth's surface water — roughly 97 percent — is ______ found in oceans.
Only ______ percent of Earth's water is fresh water.
Only ______ percent of Earth's water is fresh water.
About two thirds of the fresh water is ______ in huge masses of ice.
About two thirds of the fresh water is ______ in huge masses of ice.
The ______ Ocean is the largest, covering an area greater than all the land on Earth.
The ______ Ocean is the largest, covering an area greater than all the land on Earth.
Icebergs are floating chunks of ice made of fresh water that break off from ______.
Icebergs are floating chunks of ice made of fresh water that break off from ______.
The Arctic Ocean surrounds the ______.
The Arctic Ocean surrounds the ______.
A tiny fraction of fresh water occurs in lakes and ______.
A tiny fraction of fresh water occurs in lakes and ______.
Flashcards
Evaporation
Evaporation
The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas. Imagine a puddle disappearing on a sunny day - that's evaporation!
Precipitation
Precipitation
The process of water vapor in the air changing back into liquid water, forming rain, snow, sleet, or hail. It's like those tiny water droplets in the air coming together to form bigger drops.
Groundwater
Groundwater
Water found below the earth's surface, often in layers of rock or soil. Imagine a giant sponge underground filled with water.
Water Cycle
Water Cycle
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Habitat
Habitat
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Transpiration
Transpiration
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Why is water important?
Why is water important?
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Body Processes
Body Processes
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Aquatic Organisms
Aquatic Organisms
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Freshwater Scarcity
Freshwater Scarcity
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Frozen Freshwater
Frozen Freshwater
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Pacific Ocean - The Largest
Pacific Ocean - The Largest
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Atlantic Ocean - The Second Largest
Atlantic Ocean - The Second Largest
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Freshwater Availability
Freshwater Availability
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Groundwater vs Ice
Groundwater vs Ice
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Ocean Water Dominance
Ocean Water Dominance
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Study Notes
Water on Earth
- Water is essential for all living things.
- Most of Earth's water is saltwater, and only a small percentage is freshwater.
- Freshwater is important for drinking, farming, industry, and power generation.
Water Use
- The graph displays water use per person daily per state in the US with the largest populations.
- The water usage encompasses all purposes including farming and industry.
- The top state utilizing most water is California (based on the data provided), and a state with the least usage is not clearly shown.
Where Water is Found
- Oceans make up most of Earth's water (approximately ninety-seven percent).
- Freshwater is found in:
- Ice caps
- Groundwater.
- Rivers and lakes
- The atmosphere
Importance of Water
- Water is essential for body processes in all living organisms.
- Water is crucial for food production in plants and animals.
- Water provides habitats for a diverse range of species.
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Description
This quiz explores the vital role of water on Earth, including its distribution and significance. It covers freshwater and saltwater, water usage statistics across states, and the importance of water for living organisms and ecosystems. Test your knowledge on where water is found and how it supports life.
