Unit 1: Just Add Water

A trout is not considered a ______________ species because it lives in freshwater streams, rivers, and lakes.

• hydroelectric

• hydrant

• marine

• aqueduct

It is important that we utilize alternative energy sources, such as ______________ power, in order to reduce the burning of fossil fuels.

• hydrant

• hydroelectric

• marine

• aqueduct

The scientists were studying a number of ______________ plants to see if pollution from the nearby factory was affecting the pond.

• hydrant

• aqueduct

• aquatic

• marine

Because there wasn’t an accessible ______________ near the house, the firefighters were unable to save our home from the fire.

• hydrant

• aqueduct

• marine

• aquatic

The severe drought left the local ______________ almost empty, which prevented the farmers from properly watering their crops.

• hydrant

• aqueduct

• aquatic

• marine

Choose an antonym (opposite) for dehydrate.

• parch

• arid

• moisten

• rainforest

What might you hear if you were in a marina?

• barking dogs

• crying babies

• loud sirens

• screeching seagulls

Choose a synonym (same) for maritime.

• oceanic

• terrestrial

• atmosphere

• vessels

Why might aquifers be important to humans?

• They provide a place for recreational fun, like boating, swimming, and fishing.

• The rocks within them help to filter and clean flowing groundwater.

• They provide water and shelter to many desert animal species.

• They took many years to build, and they bring water to large cities.

aquarium: water :: vase: ______

• fish

• glass

• rocks

• flowers