Water Is a Natural Resource - Week 13 Assessment

Match each term with its definition.

• water that soaks into the ground

• groundwater

• too much water in an area

• flood

• when water is not replaced

• surface water

• water on top of the land

• drought

What is the purpose of a dam? Choose all that apply.

• grow food

• store water

• replenish groundwater

• generate electricity

• decrease flooding

Identify the image of a drought.

• [Image A]

• [Image B]

• [Image C]

• [Image D]

Why does the Pacific Coast region not use seawater to meet their needs?

• The ocean is polluted.

• They are too far away.

• Ocean water is too salty.

• There would be no more fish.

Most of California does not have access to fresh water.

• True

• False

Humans build (a)   to access groundwater.

• Wells
• Dams
• Pipes
• Aqueducts

The (a)   helps carry water from northern to southern California.

• Pacific Ocean

• Colorado River

• San Luis Reservoir

• California Aqueduct

Flooding occurs when:

• there is a prolonged period of heavy rainfall.

• the sun shines brightly for several days.

• temperatures drop below freezing.

• there is a drought.