Water Trivia. How much of the earth s surface is water? 80% Of all the earth s water, how much is ocean? 97%

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1 Water Trivia How much of the earth s surface is water? 80% Of all the earth s water, how much is ocean? 97% How much of the world s water is frozen and not unusable? 2% How much of the earth s water is suitable for drinking water? 1% How much does one gallon of water weigh? 8.34 lbs Name one of the Great Lakes (there are five)? Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, or Erie What is the world s biggest ocean? Pacific Ocean What ocean lies directly east of the United States? Atlantic Ocean What is a glacier? Glaciers are large rivers of ice that never completely melt What continent is covered almost entirely by water in a solid form? Antarctica What state claims to have 10,000 lakes? Minnesota The Colorado River drains to seven states. Name one. Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, or California What river created the Grand Canyon? Colorado River What s the largest river in the United States? Mississippi River

2 What is the longest river in the world? Nile River What is an island? A small land mass surrounded on all sides by water What is an oasis? A place in the desert with water What is a delta? The deposit of soil at the mouth of a river What is a spring? Groundwater flowing naturally out of the earth s surface What famous geyser in Yellowstone Park erupts about every 65 minutes? Old Faithful Large masses of floating ice are called? Icebergs Scientists who explore the deep parts of the ocean are called? Oceanographers. Will water evaporate faster when it is windy or when it is not windy? When it s windy. Would water evaporate more quickly in the jungle or in the desert? Desert. Most river water is fresh water. Ocean water is what kind of water? Salt. Do plants sweat? No, plants transpire. Transpiration is the loss of water from a plants leaf. Give an example of water in its solid form. Ice, glaciers, hail, snow, sleet, or icebergs. Does water evaporate more quickly in the sun or in the shade? In the sun. Name an item that could pollute a wash or a stream. Cans of oil or gas, trash, animal waste, industrial waste, or sewer outlets.

3 What does potable mean? Safe to drink. What river in Ohio became famous because it was so polluted it caught on fire? Cuyahoga. What should you do before using household chemicals? Read the labels. Name the ancient Indian tribe that built irrigation canals near Phoenix. Hohokam. What is the term derived from the Greek word XEROS which describes a method of landscaping to save water? Xeriscape. What river did Native Americans call The Father of Waters? Mississippi River. Saving rainwater from the roof for watering plants is known as? Water harvesting. What city in Italy is famous for its many canals? Tourists use boats for getting around rather than taxis. Venice. Who was the first European explorer to sail around the world? Ferdinand Magellan. What famous explorers followed the Missouri River toward the Northwest and opened that land to settlers? Lewis and Clark. What national park is named after an ice formation? Glacier National Park. What state is surrounded totally by water? Hawaii. What water treasure was explorer Juan Ponce de Leon searching for? The Fountain of Youth.

4 What large passenger ship was sunk by an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912? The Titanic. Name two ways to save water in your yard. Use drip irrigation, water harvesting, plant low water-use plants, cover your swimming pool. What s the Spanish word for water? Agua. Saving or using water wisely to prevent waste is known as? Water conservation. What small European country has built dikes or sea walls to keep the ocean from flooding its lands? Holland or the Netherlands. Name the dolphin starred on a TV series? Flipper. Is it possible for you to drink water that the dinosaurs drank? Yes. What happens to frogs in the desert when the ponds dry up? They burrow into the mud. What plants store water for the dry season? Cacti. Arizona has four deserts. Name one. Sonoran, Mojave, Navajoan, and the Chihuahuan What is the name of the desert where we live? Sonoran Desert. How can desert animals sometimes survive the summer heat? They burrow into the ground and are only active at night. They can get their water from seeds and plants. What Sonoran Desert rodent does not have to drink water because it makes water in its kidneys from the carbohydrates in the seeds it east? Kangaroo rat.

5 What Sonoran Desert tree has green bark which allows it to make food even when all its leaves have dried up? Palo Verde. What desert reptiles extract water from their food so they can survive a dry spell for many months? Lizards, snakes, and tortoises. Many desert animals hunt at night because it is too hot during the day. Animals that are active at night are called? Nocturnal. What is reclaimed water? Water that has been used by a city or town and is treated. What do we do with reclaimed water in the southwest? Reclaimed water is returned to the aquifer through deep wells. Name one major dam on the Colorado River that generates hydroelectric power. Glen Canyon or Hoover Dam. What is the important man made water-way that allows ships to travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean? Panama Canal. What holds more water? Warm air or cold air? Warm air. What is the name of the killer whale that lives at Sea World in San Diego? Shamu. What type of horse live in salt water? Sea Horse. What are the 3 forms of water? Liquid, gas, and solid. Where can water be found? Clouds, oceans, plants, lakes, soil, rivers, ground water, animals, & glaciers. Water is found in three different forms on earth. Name one. Solid or ice, liquid, gas or water vapor

6 There are six processes in the water cycle. Name one. Infiltration, evaporation, percolation, condensation, precipitation, or transpiration. Precipitation can occur in several forms. Name one. Sleet, snow, hail, dew, or rain. What is the average annual rainfall in the southwest? 7 to 10 inches. How much water does the average household use for outdoor purposes in the southwest? 50% to 70%