Understanding Climate and Water Distribution

What is the main role of climate in water distribution?

• It changes the color of water.

• It makes water disappear.

• It affects the availability and distribution of water.

• It makes water taste better.

Which climate has high temperatures and lots of rain?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Arid

• Temperate

What is a characteristic of arid climates?

• High rainfall and low temperatures

• Water locked in ice

• Low precipitation and high evaporation

• Moderate rainfall and wet seasons

What happens in temperate climates?

• Always dry and hot

• Always cold and icy

• Constant heavy rain

• Moderate rainfall with wet and dry seasons

Where is water mostly found in polar climates?

• In rivers

• In the ground

• In ice and snow

• In the air

What is a result of urbanization on water?

• Cleaner rivers

• More trees and plants

• More rainfall

• Increased runoff and reduced infiltration

How does deforestation affect the hydrological cycle?

• Reduces moisture in the atmosphere

• Increases rainfall

• Creates more lakes

• Makes rivers flow faster

What is the largest consumer of freshwater?

• Forests

• Factories

• Cities

• Agriculture

What can irrigation practices do?

• Deplete rivers and aquifers

• Increase fish populations

• Make water taste sweet

• Create more clouds

What is a consequence of using fertilizers in agriculture?

• Contaminates water supplies

• Makes water clearer

• Increases water temperature

• Decreases water levels