ELD 103 Unit 3 Living With Drought Version 2

What is the term for the typical weather conditions at a particular location as observed over time?

• Drought

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Agriculture

Which term describes a long period of dry weather, when there is not enough water for plants and animals to live?

• Parched

• Severe

• Drought

• Evaporate

What is the process called that involves the removal of salt from ocean water?

• Desalinization

• Evaporation

• Conservation

• Xeriscaping

Which term refers to the practice of farming or growing food?

• Commodity

• Agriculture

• Residential

• Foundation

What is the term for a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply?

• Aquifer

• Reservoir

• Region

• Layer

Which term describes a method of landscaping that uses plants well adapted to the local area and are drought resistant?

• Xeriscaping

• Conservation

• Renewable

• Efficient

Which term refers to an underground formation that contains groundwater?

• Aquifer

• Reservoir

• Layer

• Foundation

What is the term for the rain or snow that falls on the ground; the amount that falls?

• Precipitation

• Climate

• Drought

• Severe

Which term describes something that is suitable for drinking?

• Potable

• Parched

• Exhaust

• Convert

It refers to the removal of salt from ocean water

• dam
• reservoir
• salination
• desalination