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Water Review

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  • Most of the water found on Earth is fresh and drinkable. (True or False)
    False
  • What is the end of a river called?
    The mouth
  • What is desalination of water?
    the process of removing salts and minerals from water
  • Why is water conservation needed around the world?
    So supply can meet the demand of people's needs
  • The area of land that is drained by a river or other water system is called a _______?
    watershed
  • When water is found above the ground, it is known as...?
    Surface water
  • What are the TWO TYPES of water found on Earth?
    Saltwater & Freshwater
  • Irrigation (farming/agriculture) accounts for the LEAST amount of water use in the world. (True or False)
    False
  • Which of these is NOT a global use for water? (Residential Use, Agricultural Use, National Use, Industrial Use)
    National Use
  • Water found below the surface is called groundwater. (True or False)
    True
  • List two examples of groundwater
    artesian wells, man-made wells, springs, and aquifers.
  • What type of water sources is an aquifer?
    Groundwater & Freshwater
  • When freshwater and saltwater mix, they like to stay separate from one another. (True or False)
    True