Unit 5: Water Corrections

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What makes water a universal solvent?

Back

Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves most substances.

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What is a divide in geography?

Back

A divide is an area of higher elevation that separates watersheds.

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What is an estuary?

Back

An estuary is a body of water that has a mixture of salt water from the ocean and fresh water from rivers and streams.

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What percent of all water on Earth is freshwater?

Back

3% of all water on Earth is freshwater.

Front

True or False: Only some people live in a watershed.

Back

False. Everyone lives in a watershed.

Front

What is a watershed?

Back

A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls or flows drains into a common body of water.

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Why is freshwater important?

Back

Freshwater is essential for drinking, agriculture, sanitation, and supporting ecosystems.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.