Unit 3 Water

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What is a residential use of water?

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Residential uses of water include activities such as cooking, drinking, washing cars, and using showers and toilets.

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Which of the following is NOT a residential use of water?

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Watering crops is not considered a residential use of water.

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What is a dam?

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A dam is a structure built across a river that allows people to control the flow of river water.

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Where is most of the fresh water on Earth found?

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Most of the fresh water on Earth is found frozen in glaciers and ice caps.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

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The Gulf Stream carries warm water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is rainwater that flows over land without sinking into the soil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is an aqueduct?

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An aqueduct is a structure designed to transport water from one location to another.

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What is the primary source of fresh water for human consumption?

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The primary source of fresh water for human consumption is groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4