Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems

The video explores the critical role of water in sustaining life and the environment. It highlights water's presence in daily activities, its role in the water cycle, and its importance in ecosystems. The video also explains the connection between rivers, watersheds, and water flow, and emphasizes the significance of estuaries and wetlands in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

What would be missing from our world if there was no water?

• Mountains

• Clouds

• Deserts

• Forests

Which of the following is NOT a use of water in industry?

• Pouring cement

• Sculpting

• Painting

• Printing

How does water contribute to the formation of electricity?

• By moving turbines

• By cooling down engines

• By evaporating

• By freezing

What is an ecosystem?

• A method of water purification

• A large body of water

• A community of living organisms and their environment

• A type of weather pattern

What happens to water when we are done using it?

• It becomes toxic

• It evaporates or enters water bodies

• It disappears

• It turns into ice

What is a watershed?

• A place where water is stored underground

• A type of water purification system

• A region where water drains to a common point

• A large ocean current

Why are estuaries important?

• They are used for recreational activities

• They are the source of all rivers

• They are the largest bodies of water

• They provide habitats for diverse species