Chapter 8 Water Review

The release of harmful materials into water, soil, or air.

What is the geographical shape where precipitation accumulates and flows downwards?

Natural phenomenon in which water covers the ground

• drought

• flood

• runoff

Water stored under the layers of Earth

• aquifer

• runoff

• groundwater

System that removes excess moisture from the soil.

A space under the ground that contains water.

Rainwater that runs underground or over the surface of an area.

• hydrographic basin

• runoff

• aquifer

Select the options that helps conserve water.

• shutting off the faucet when brushing your teeth

• throw trash in the bodies of water

• turn the water off when washing your hands

• take shorter showers

Mention the five forms of precipitation.

What are some causes of water pollution?

***Select more than one option

• plastic

• pesticides

• artificial fertilizers

• gasoline

• chemicals