Water is made up of which 2 elements?
Hydrogen and Oxygen
When a river empties into an ocean or sea, it is called what?
The Mouth
The oceans cover what percent of the earth's surface?
71%
How many physical states can the natural substance of water be found as?
3 - Liquid, Solid, Gas
New water is formed on earth every time it rains: TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
What is the "head" or "headwater" of a river?
Where the river starts
Is a glacier comprised of freshwater, saltwater or brackish water?
freshwater
Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world, what country is it in?
Venezuela
What is the longest river in the word?
Nile River
Water makes up what percent of the human body?
60
What is the longest river in the United States?
Missouri
What is the name of the river that carved the Grand Canyon in Arizona?
Colorado River
The colors red, orange and yellow have long wavelengths and are absorbed by water. Which color is not easily absorbed by water due to having short wavelength?
Blue
What is the longest river in the US?
Missouri River
What river located in New York did Captain Sully safely make an emergency landing in 2009?
Hudson River